2.1: Geography and Early Development of Rome

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

• period I

• period II

• period III

• period IV

Who were Romulus and Remus?

• opposing generals in a war

• explorers on a famous river

• the mythical founders of Rome

• colonists from ancient Greece

Who first lived in the area that would become Rome?

• Latins

• Greeks

• Etruscans

• Macedonians

What landscape would an early visitor to Rome have seen?

• a plain by the sea

• a hill beside a river

• a mountainous island

• a lake surrounded by hills

What tourist sights in Rome show Etruscan influence?

• buildings with arches

• fields of bright flowers

• large public courtyards

• windmills to water crops

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

• to entertain the people

• to farm on steep hillsides

• to carry water to their cities

• to conquer neighboring tribes

Which dangerous sport did the Romans adapt from the Etruscans?

• long jumping

• chariot racing

• pole throwing

• bear wrestling

Enslaved people who became gladiators were required to fight to

• train war horses.

• protect the city.

• establish colonies.

• amuse an audience.

How did Romans learn about Greek culture?

• They moved to Greece.

• They sold enslaved people to Greece.

• Greek colonists had settled nearby.

• Greek leaders met with Roman leaders.

What does this building in Rome show about Roman architecture?

• It was influenced by the Greeks.

• Persian styles influenced it.

• It used keystones for support.

• Enslaved people were builders.