Early Rome

Who is believed to have brought the idea of voting to Rome?

• Etruscans

• Latins

• Greeks

• Phoenicians

Why did the settlers of Rome establish the Republic?

• They wanted a say in government.

• They wanted a king to take charge of things.

• They wanted more land to farm.

• They wanted to create a unique culture.

Before the Roman Republic, who ruled the cities of Rome?

• An elected leader governed all of Rome.

• A king ruled all of Rome.

• Each city had its own elected leader.

• Each city had its own king.

On which river and geographic feature was Rome built?

• The Danube River and a desert.

• The Volga River and a mountain.

• The Tiber River and seven hills.

• The Seine River and a vast floodplain.

Which of the following is NOT an example of how geography affected the development of Rome's culture?

• The land was great for farming crops such as wheat.

• The Greeks influenced nearly every facet of Roman culture from philosophy and learning to the system of government.

• The Mediterranean promoted trade and cultural exchanges.

• The temperate climate allowed people to participate in many outdoor activities.

Which of the early settlers of Rome produced big cities and impressive artwork?

• Latins

• Egyptians

• Greeks

• Etruscans

Which geographic feature in southern Italy produced good soil for farming crops such as olives and grapes?

• Volcanoes

• Glaciers

• Steppes

• Canyons

Which of the early settlers of Rome established a language that was used in the Roman Republic?

• Babylonians

• Israelites

• Latins

• Etruscans

What does the legend of Romulus and Remus represent in Roman Culture? ... the values of ________ and _________

What was the term for the king's group of advisers, and how were they selected BEFORE the Roman Republic?

• The Assembly, and they were elected by the people.

• The Senate, and they were elected by the people.

• The Senate, and they were picked by the king.

• The Assembly, and they were picked by the king.