Ancient Rome Newsela Part One

Which river was Ancient Rome built along?

• Nile River
• Tigris River

• Tiber River
• Rubicon River

At it's peak, where did Ancient Rome control?

• Continental Europe

• Much of western Asia

• Northern Africa

• All of These

How many years did Rome last as a republic?

• 800 years

• More than 1000 years

• Less than 190 years

• About 450 years

Romulus and Remus were the twin sons of the god Mars. They were left in a basket in the Tiber River, but rescued and raised by a she-wolf. Romulus killed his brother and became the first king. What is this story about?

• The story of the gods Mars and Zeus

• The legend of King Romulus and the Knights of the Round Table

• The history of the great dynasties in Ancient Rome

• The founding of Rome

What year was the city of Rome founded?

• 1066 BC

• 1492 AD
• 476 AD
• 753 BC

What year was the cruel King Lucius Tarquinius overthrown to end the Roman Monarchy?

• 509 BC
• 753 BC
• 476 AD
• 312 BC

What does the Latin phrase "res publica" mean?

• Individual Interest

• Personal Property

• Private Business

• Property of the People

How often were new consuls elected from the Senate to serve as magistrates and commanders in chief of the army?

• Every 10 years
• Monthly
• Annually
• Every 4 years

Who were the patricians?

• The lower class citizens in ancient Rome who had limited political power as individuals

• The military leaders in ancient Rome

• The slaves in ancient Rome who made up the majority of the people, so they were feared and had power

• Wealthy and powerful descendants of the original senators from the time of Romulus

Who were the common people in Ancient Rome?

• Plebeians
• Gladiators
• Emperors
• Patricians