Rome Notes Review

According to legend, who were the twin brothers who founded Rome?

• Hercules and Achilles

• Apollo and Dionysus

• Caesar and Brutus

• Romulus and Remus

When did the Roman Empire start?

• 753 B.C.

• 476 A.D.

• 1492 A.D.

• 1776 A.D.

Which group originally settled in the area of Rome?

• The Latins

• The Persians

• The Greeks

• The Egyptians

Who were the rulers of Rome around 600 B.C.?

• The Greek philosophers

• The Etruscan kings

• The Barbarian tribes

• The Roman emperors

What did the Etruscans contribute to Roman culture?

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• Crafted fine jewelry

• Introduced sports

• Drained marshes

• Built arches

What were the Catacombs used for in Ancient Rome?

• Storing food supplies

• Holding gladiator games

• Burying the dead

• Worshipping the gods

What did the Etruscans believe about life after death?

• It lasted longer and was more important than life on earth

• It was the same as life on earth

• It was non-existent

• It was controlled by the gods

What can we learn about the Etruscans from studying their tombs?

• Their religious beliefs

• Scenes from their daily lives

• Their military strategies

• Their political system

What did the Romans use to carry water to cities?

• Tunnels

• Aqueducts

• Buckets

• Pipes

What did the Romans build to drain marshes?

• Sewers

• Bridges

• Canals

• Dams