Rise of Rome Study

What river provided fresh water for farming in Ancient Rome?

• Nile River

• Amazon River

• Tiber River

• Mississippi River

What geographical feature made it hard for enemies to attack Ancient Rome by land?

• Sahara Desert

• Italian Alps

• Rocky Mountains

• Andes Mountains

Which group was at the top of the social structure in Ancient Rome?

• Plebeians

• Enslaved People

• Patricians

• Merchants

What role did plebeians have in the government of Ancient Rome?

• High positions in government

• No role in government

• Limited voice in government

• Kings and Queens

Who were the two elected leaders in the government of Ancient Rome?

• Senators

• Consuls

• Governors

• Emperors

What did the plebeians insist be written on twelve tablets?

• Laws of the republic

• Stories of the gods

• Names of the emperors

• Maps of the empire

What architectural feature did Roman builders use to support high amounts of weight?

• Columns

• Arches

• Walls

• Pillars

What did Roman builders use to create soaring open spaces in temples?

• Columns

• Domes

• Towers

• Bridges

What system did Roman builders construct for sanitation?

• Aqueducts

• Canals

• Sewers

• Wells

What type of religion did the ancient Romans practice?

• Monotheistic

• Polytheistic

• Atheistic

• Animistic