Early Rome

What was the climate of ancient Latium like?

• hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters

• blizzard, snow

• breezy

• cool nights, hot days

What geographic features helped Rome develop a trade network?

• Mississippi River and Missouri River

• Red Sea and Black Sea

• Euphrates River and Tigris River

• Tiber River and Mediterranean Sea helped Rome develop a trade network.

What elements of Greek civilization influenced the Romans?

• Agriculture

• Music

• Romans were influenced by the Greek gods, Greek art, and architectural styles, and the idea of the polis.

• Clothes

Traditional Roman clothing made of fabric draped around the body.

• pants

• toga

• dress

• scarf

How were patricians and plebeians similar?

• Plebeians were not allowed to own property.
• Only patricians held political power.
• Both patricians and plebeians were free.

• Patricians and plebeians were from different cities.

I am considered a hero because of the victory against Carthage.

• Scipio Africanus
• Gaius Marius
• Julius Caesar
• Hannibal Barca

Why did the plebians grow angry?

• They wanted more entertainment options.
• They were angry about the weather changes.
• They were upset about the price of bread.
• The plebians grew angry about their unequal power.

A form of government in which people elect representatives to represent to rule for them.

• Monarchy
• Direct democracy
• Oligarchy
• republic

Which geographic feature provided the most protection for Rome?

• The Tiber River
• The surrounding hills
• The Mediterranean Sea
• The Apennine Mountains

Pictured is a piece of land sticking out into a body of water so that it is almost surrounded by water.

• peninsula
• bay
• cove
• island