Ancient Rome Study Guide

How does Rome's geographic location affect its economic growth?

• The large, flat plains were ideal for growing crops.

• The mountainous terrain made transportation difficult, hindering trade.

• The desert climate limited agricultural production.

• The lack of natural harbors restricted maritime trade.

• The Tiber River provided fresh water for farming.

How did Rome's geographic location help protect its people from other civilizations?

• The Alps made it hard for enemies to attack by land.

• Rome was located in a desert, making it difficult for enemies to survive.

• The inland location of Rome on the Tiber River protected it from attacks by sea.

• Rome was located on an island, making it inaccessible.

Identify the members of each class and their role in Ancient Roman government.

Groups:

(a) Patricians

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(b) Plebians

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(c) Enslaved people

• laborers, artisans, and soldiers

• had no role in government

• laborers for the wealthy landowners

• held high positions in government

• could vote and serve in the assembly, but had a limited voice in he government

• wealthy landowners

Why did the Romans create the Twelve Tables and place them in the marketplace?

• They were a written code of laws placed in a central location for everyone to see.

• To display their architectural skills to the public.

• To serve as a monument to Roman gods.

• To act as a marketplace directory.

Julius Caesar replaced dishonest officials with better leaders and he offered free land to those who were willing to move to unsettled parts of Rome’s territory.

• True

• False

Arrange the following events in the correct chronological order:

• 1. Julius Caesar becomes dictator of Rome

  2. The patricians in government attack Caesar

  3. Egypt was conquered by Rome

  4. Augustus Caesar becomes Rome’s first emperor

  5. Rome experiences the Pax Romana.

• 1. Egypt was conquered by Rome

  2. Julius Caesar becomes dictator of Rome

  3. The patricians in government attack Caesar

  4. Augustus Caesar becomes Rome’s first emperor

  5. Rome experiences the Pax Romana.

• 1. Julius Caesar becomes dictator of Rome

  2. Rome experiences the Pax Romana.

  3. The patricians in government attack Caesar

  4. Egypt was conquered by Rome

  5. Augustus Caesar becomes Rome’s first emperor

Rome builders used ​ (a)   to support high amounts of weight and reduce the amount of concrete needed. They are still visible in ​ (b)   built by Roman builders that are still standing today. Roman builders used ​ (c)   to create soaring open spaces in the interior of temples, places, and public baths.

• arches
• bridges
• domes
• suspension cables
• steel beams

The Roman builders constructed sanitation systems by building a system of ________________ covered with stones.

• bridges
• canals
• tunnels
• sewers

Religion in ancient Rome is similar to religion in ancient Greece because (Choose THREE)

• Roman religion was polytheistic

• Roman gods had human-like qualities

• Roman gods played an important role in everyday life by protecting families, homes, farms, and even animals

• They believed in one god.

• Roman religion included Egyptians and Persian gods.

Ancient Rome originally practiced a ​ (a)   religion. At first, Rome persecuted followers of ​ (b)   . ​ (c)   eventually became the official religion of the Roman Empire.

• polytheistic
• Judaism
• Christianity
• monotheistic
• Hinduism
• Buddhism