Ancient Rome Quiz

What factors contributed to Rome becoming a major power?

• Its location on a peninsula

• Its rich legacy of law codes and languages

• Its fertile plains and proximity to the Tiber River

• Its forms of entertainment

What is a peninsula?

• A piece of land surrounded by water on all sides

• A piece of land surrounded by water on one side

• A piece of land surrounded by water on three sides

• A piece of land that is completely inland

Where did the Roman civilization arise?

• In the central part of present-day Greece

• In the central part of present-day Italy

• In the northern part of present-day Italy

• In the southern part of present-day France

What sea is located to the west of Italy?

• The Black Sea

• The Tyrrhenian Sea

• The Adriatic Sea

• The Ionian Sea

What was the region called where the city of Rome formed?

• Sicily

• Latium

• Gaul

• Sparta

What natural feature to the north of Rome made it difficult for large armies to invade the city?

• The Apennine Mountains

• The Mediterranean Sea

• The Tiber River

• The Alps

What is the name of the mountain chain in the center of Italy that sheltered Rome from rivals to the east?

• The Alps

• The Himalayas

• The Apennine Mountains

• The Rocky Mountains

How many hills was the city of Rome built upon?

• Five

• Six

• Seven

• Eight

Around what year was Rome just one of many settlements in Italy?

• 500 BCE

• 600 BCE

• 700 BCE

• 800 BCE

Which civilization influenced early Rome and its customs?

• Egyptian

• Greek

• Persian

• Mesopotamian