History Alive! Chapters 32 & 33 Vocab (Rome)

What is a myth according to the learning material?

• A story about gods

• A traditional story that helps to explain a culture's beliefs

• A false belief or idea

• A historical account

Who were the Etruscans?

• Warriors from Sparta

• Rulers of ancient Egypt

• Inhabitants of Etruria, a land just north of the Palatine

• Merchants from Carthage

What area did the Latins inhabit?

• The region around modern-day Greece

• The northern territories of Gaul

• The ancient country of Latium, an area in what is now Italy

• The coastal areas of the Black Sea

What was the Palatine?

• A type of Roman architecture

• A Roman emperor

• One of the seven hills in ancient Rome

• A legal document in ancient Rome

What is a Cuniculus?

• A type of chariot used in races

• An irrigation system invented by the Etruscans

• A small cave used for storage

• A ceremonial dress in ancient Rome

Who were the Gladiators?

• Elected officials in ancient Rome

• Soldiers in the Roman legions

• People trained to fight another person to the death for public entertainment

• Builders of the Roman aqueducts

What is a Republic in the context of Roman history?

• A type of currency

• A form of government with elected leaders

• A religious group

• A military strategy

Who were the Patricians in Roman society?

• Slaves

• Foreign diplomats

• Wealthy citizens from a group of landowners

• Artists and musicians

What role did the Plebeians play in the Roman Republic?

• They were all soldiers

• They were the only traders

• They were average or poor citizens

• They served as religious leaders

What was the Senate's function in the Roman Republic?

• A school for philosophy

• A group of 300 men elected to govern

• The main religious council

• A gathering of artists