Ancient Rome Quiz ch 1

Where did Rome start as a little town?

• Along the Tiber River

• In the mountains of Greece

• In the middle of Italy

• On the coast of the Mediterranean Sea

What is Rome known as due to its location?

• City of Seven Mountains

• City of Seven Valleys

• City of Seven Rivers

• City of Seven Hills

Which civilization did the Romans defeat to the north of them?

• Persians

• Egyptians

• Etruscans

• Greeks

What body of water does the boot-shaped Italy stick out into?

• Indian Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

• Atlantic Ocean

• Mediterranean Sea

When did Rome start growing?

• 1500 years ago

• 500 years after the birth of Jesus

• 1000 years before the birth of Jesus

• 2500 years ago

Who was born in a part of the Middle East that was controlled by the Romans?

• Julius Caesar

• Cleopatra

• Alexander the Great

• Jesus

What area did the Romans not take over at their peak?

• Spain and France

• Greece and Turkey

• Middle East and Egypt

• China and India

What did Rome control around the Mediterranean Sea?

• All the land around the Mediterranean Sea

• Only the Balkans

• Only the Middle East

• Only the coast of North Africa

What did Rome grow into after starting as a few houses on a hill?

• A farming community

• A big city

• A trading post

• A small village

What did the students cheer for at the end of the lesson?

• Having a quiz on Rome

• Getting to do research on Rome

• Getting to give their own reports

• Having a break from studying