Ancient Rome review

The _______ river runs through Rome and gave it access to the Mediterranean Sea for excellent trade. 

•  Po
• Tiber
• Rhine
• Nile 

What was the primary language spoken in ancient Rome?

• Greek

• Latin

• Hebrew

• Arabic

Who were the two main characters in the story that tells the beginnings of Rome?

• Romulus & Remus
• Zeus & Hera
• Ronulus & Roman
• Bill & Ted

Who first ruled early Rome?

• Etruscan kings

• military consuls

• Roman senators

• plebeian assemblies

Italy has several islands off of its Western coast. The largest of which appears to be getting "kicked" by Italy. It is called _______________. 

• Tyrannian Island
• Cyprus
• Sicily
• None of the above 

What is the meaning of the saying 'Rome wasn't built in a day'?

• Rome was built by one person

• Rome was built over a long period of time

• Rome was built quickly

• Rome was built by the gods

What were the first written Roman laws called?

• The Law of Rome

• The Twelve Tables

• The Ten Commandments

• The Roman Code

Which empire did Rome fight against in the Punic Wars?

• Greece

• Egypt

• Carthage

• Persia

Who led the Carthaginian troops in the Second Punic War? ( He tried to take elephants through the Alps mountains!)

• Julius Caesar

• Augustus

• Hannibal

Who declared himself dictator and supreme ruler of Rome?

• Hannibal

• Pompey

• Augustus

• Julius Caesar