Chapter 22: Geography and Early Development of Rome

Based on the timeline, during which time period was the Roman civilization active?

• Period IV
• Period I
• Period III
• Period II

What does this building in Rome show about Roman architecture?

• Etruscan styles influenced it.
• Slaves worked to construct it.
• It was influenced by the Greeks.
• It features a keystone arch.

What tourist sights in Rome show Etruscan influence?

• windmills to water crops
• realistic sculptures
• buildings with arches
• large public courtyards

Which dangerous sport did the Romans adapt from the Etruscans?

• pancratium
• chariot racing
• long jumping
• wrestling

What was one reason why the Etruscans might build a cuniculus?

• to conquer neighboring lands
• to carry water from the cities
• to entertain the public
• to farm on steep hills

How did the Romans get their alphabet?

• From the Etruscans, who got it from the Greeks
• Directly from the Greeks, who invented it
• Directly from the Etruscans, who invented it
• From the Greeks, who got it from the Etruscans

What does the chart tell us about Greek and Roman gods?

• They had different names, but had the same role.
• They had different personalities.
• They had different names and were unrelated.
• They had the same rituals.

Unlike our writing today, both Greek and Roman writing...

• represented words with pictures.
• served to record laws.
• was rarely seen in public.
• used only capital letters.

Slaves who became gladiators were required to fight to...

• establish colonies
• amuse an audience
• train for battle
• protect the city

Regarding the gods, the Romans cared more than the Greeks about...

• seeing plays about them.
• honoring them with sports.
• performing proper rituals.
• telling their stories.