Which of the following geographical features was does NOT describe where Rome was locate?

• On the Italian Peninsula

• Far away from access to natural resources and trade routes

• Next to the Mediterranean Sea

• Between trade routes for Europe, Asia, and Africa

Which of the following were natural barriers that helped Rome develop as a civilization? MULTIPLE SELECT

• The Seven Hills of Rome

• The Mediterranean Sea

• The Alps

• Mount Vesuvius

Who were Romulus and Remus?

• Legendary brothers who founded Athens

• Legendary brothers who founded Pompeii

• Legendary brothers who founded Rome

• Legendary brothers who fought Bowser to free the Mushroom Kingdom

Ancient Rome had a type of government in which the people elected leaders to govern them. This is known as what?

• A Direct Democracy

• A Dictatorship

• An Oligarchy

• A Republic

Which of these words describes a wealthy noble in Rome who was in control of all aspects of government?

• Plebeian

• Patrician

• Consul

• Magistrate

Which of these words describes a commoner who worked as a craftsmen, trader, or laborer?

• Patrician

• Plebeian

• Consul

• Magistrate

Who were the Consuls in the Roman Republic?

• One of two leaders elected to a one year term to lead the city and its army

• Important people who gave council to the Senate

• The slave class of ancient Rome

• One of 300 leaders who wrote the laws for all of Rome

What is majority rule?

• The ideas that have the most support or votes are the ones the government decides to use

• Only people who are in the majority get to have a say in government

• The majority of people are better than the minority of people and get to tell them what to do

• The minority of people rule over the majority of people

Laws suggested by the Roman Senate were only put into effect after they were approved by magistrates and ratified by the assembles. This represents what kind of system was in place in the Roman Republic?

• Majority Rule

• Quid Pro Quo

• Romani Ite Domum

• Checks & Balances

What were the Twelve Tables?

• The original form of government in Rome

• The place where the Senate would debate laws

• The original law code of the Roman Republic

• The name given to the Seven Hills of Rome