Ancient Rome

What geographical feature shaped Ancient Rome's location in southern Europe?

• A circular island

• A boot-shaped peninsula

• A rectangular mainland

• A triangular territory

Which mountain ranges are found in Ancient Rome (modern day Italy)?

• The Pyrenees and Atlas Mountains

• The Urals and Carpathians

• The Alps and Apennines

• The Balkans and Dinaric Alps

What famous volcano is mentioned in Ancient Rome's geography?

• Mount Etna

• Mount Olympus

• Mount Vesuvius

• Mount Stromboli

Which crops were commonly grown in Ancient Rome's mild climate?

• Rice and corn

• Potatoes and tomatoes

• Cotton and sugar cane

• Grains and olives

What enabled the growth of Rome?

• Military conquests

• Surplus of crops

• Gold mining

• Textile production

Which construction material did Romans create using sand or gravel and cement?

• Marble

• Steel

• Concrete

• Bronze

What architectural feature did Romans develop to support building roofs?

• Domes and pillars

• Vaults and arches

• Columns and beams

• Buttresses and spires

What was the Forum used for in Ancient Rome?

• Military training only

• Religious ceremonies only

• Government, religion, and trading

• Entertainment and sports

How was the Roman government structured?

• Single ruler system

• Tripartite system

• Dual monarchy

• Democratic voting only

What were the two main social classes in Ancient Rome?

• Nobles and knights

• Warriors and priests

• Patricians and plebeians

• Merchants and farmers