Roman Republic & Empire Unit Exam Review

When did the Roman civilization flourish?

• From about 800 B.C.E. to 500 C.E.

• From about 700 B.C.E. to 476 C.E.

• From about 600 B.C.E. to 450 C.E.

• From about 750 B.C.E. to 500 C.E.

What geographical shape is the Italian peninsula compared to?

• A mountain

• A boot

• An island

• A ship

Who were Romulus and Remus?

• The first kings of Rome

• The founders of the Roman Republic

• The twin sons who founded Rome

• The generals who conquered Sicily

Which neighboring groups influenced Roman culture?

• The Persians and the Spartans

• The Etruscans and the Greeks

• The Egyptians and the Phoenicians

• The Gauls and the Carthaginians

What engineering structure did the Romans adapt from the Etruscans?

• The pyramid

• The arch

• The ziggurat

• The obelisk

Which sporting events did the Romans adapt from the Etruscans?

• Wrestling and foot races

• Sword fights and chariot races

• Javelin throwing and archery

• Boxing and horse racing

What did the Romans use to construct larger structures like the Pantheon and the Colosseum?

• Marble

• Wood

• Concrete

• Stone

What form of government was established in Rome after the overthrow of the Etruscan rulers?

• Monarchy

• Republic

• Democracy

• Oligarchy

Who became one of the first leaders of the new republic in Rome after visiting the oracle at Delphi?

• Julius Caesar

• Lucius Junius Brutus

• Augustus

• Marc Antony

Who were the patricians in early Roman republic?

• The majority of Romans

• The elected leaders

• The rich men with power

• The lower classes without a voice in the government