4.1 Roman Republic Study Guide

Italy is what type of landform? Which other civilization that we've studied recently is the same type of landform as Italy?

• Island; Egypt

• Peninsula; Greece

• Continent; Mesopotamia

• Valley; China

How did Greek settlers in Italy impact Roman culture?

• Romans ignored Greek ideas

• Romans forced Greeks to adopt Roman customs

• Roman culture was influenced by Greek language, religion, and art

• Romans became more isolated

What major body of water did the Romans travel on? Which civilizations also bordered it?

• Atlantic Ocean; Mesopotamia and Egypt

• Mediterranean Sea; Greece and Egypt

• Indian Ocean; Persia and China

• Red Sea; Greece and Mesopotamia

What was unique about the position of Tribune in the Roman Republic?

• They could veto laws and represented Plebeians
• Kings who ruled the empire
• Generals who led armies
• Senators who made laws

Which Roman offices best match the three U.S. government branches?

• Consuls, Senate, Praetors

• Kings, Tribunes, Governors
• Priests, Generals, Tribunes
• Judges, Presidents, Senators

Romans used the same alphabet and currency. What was the result on trade?

• Trade decreased

• Trade increased due to easier communication

• Trade stayed the same

• Traders got confused by the alphabet

Rome's fight for control of the Mediterranean led to which wars and opponent?

• Trojan Wars; Greece

• Civil Wars; Roman generals

• Punic Wars; Carthage

• Peloponnesian Wars; Sparta

Which characteristics of the Roman Republic supported democratic ideas?

• Rule of law, separation of powers, representative government, civic duty

• Monarchy, slavery, emperors
• Secret laws, no voting
• Military rule, no rights, expansion

What helped Roman armies respond quickly to threats?

• Network of roads
• Navy ships
• Weapons made of concrete
• Tall city walls

What is an aqueduct?

• A water system that brought clean water
• A bridge for chariots
• A place to hold court trials
• A statue of leaders