Exploring Ancient Rome and Greece

Which of the following is NOT true of the Alps Mountain range?

• Protective barrier that separates Italy from bordering countries.

• Mountain range that runs through the middle of the Italian Peninsula.

• Mountain range along the northern border of Italy.

What were the primary geographical differences between ancient Rome and Greece?

• Rome had fewer mountains and more access to the Mediterranean Sea than Greece.

• Rome had a large river and hills that were easy to travel, Greece did not have either of these features.

• There are no geographical differences between Rome and Greece.

What is a republic?

• Form of government started in Rome where the citizens have the power to elect their leaders.

• Form of government where the King makes all the laws and punishments.

• Form of government where the leaders of the military are in control.

Which of the following lists the social classes of Rome in the order of GREATEST social status to LEAST?

• Patricians, Slaves, Plebeians.

• Patricians, Plebeians, Slaves.

• Plebeians, Slaves, Patricians.

The group of people empowered to make laws in Ancient Roman government were the:

• The Etruscans.

• The Senate.

• The Assembly.

What were the plebeians upset about that led to a revolt protest outside the city walls in 494 BCE?

• Plebeians were upset that they could not own any property.

• Plebeians were upset that they could not take part in the government.

• Plebeians were upset that they were taxed very heavily.

Roman laws written down and posted in the Roman Forum for everyone to see, read, and know were called:

• The Constitution of Rome.

• The Checks and Balances.

• The Twelve Tables.

Branches of government have the power to stop each other from doing certain things. This is to make sure one group doesn't become too powerful. What is this system called?

• Consul Limitations.

• Checks and Balances.

• Veto Power.

As a Plebeian, you would be part of which branch of government in the Roman Republic?

• Senate.

• Dictator.

• Assembly.

BONUS: What is a main difference between the current U.S. government and that of the Roman republic?

• Women are allowed to vote, and participate in the government.

• Social classes are divided to participate in the government.

• Laws and rules are made by the senate and approved by citizens.