Ancient Rome Quiz

What was an important advantage of Rome's location on the Tiber River?

• protection from volcanoes

• protection from pirate raids

• being on the Mediterranean coast

• being near the Plain of Latium

What is one way Rome built a strong, loyal army?

• by giving soldiers land

• by paying soldiers well

• by using very strict discipline

• by hiring foreign soldiers

How did organizing soldiers into legions help Romans in battle?

• smaller groups were easier to manage and train

• smaller groups could better protect themselves

• smaller groups were harder to attack

• smaller groups could move around more quickly

What government system did the Romans establish after overthrowing the Etruscans?

• republic

• monarchy

• democracy

• oligarchy

What strategy helped Romans manage the territories they conquered?

• enslaving conquered peoples

• building fortresses around existing cities

• building colonies in conquered territories

• destroying conquered capitals and cities

Etruscan nobles gain their wealth through trade and what else?

• banking

• mining

• colonization

• farming

What was the main role of the Senate in ancient Rome?

• They created and enforced laws.

• They commanded the armed forces.

• They controlled finances and foreign policy.

• They interpreted laws and decided punishments.

What was the Roman Republic's system of checks and balances designed to do?

• prevent anyone from getting too powerful

• create and pass laws more quickly

• ensure the fair treatment of all

• make sure people were elected failry

Why did Roman leaders offer poor citizens "bread and circuses"?

• to get rid of food surpluses

• to educate the plebians

• to prevent a plebian rebellion

• to prevent a patrician rebellion

What event caused the Second Punic War?

• Rome invaded Sicily.

• Carthage invaded Rome.

• Rome attacked Carthage.

• Carthage invaded Spain.