Rome is Born! Review

What natural feature provided Rome with a natural defense?

• The Alps

• The Tiber River

• The city's hills

• The Mediterranean Sea

According to legend, who were the founders of Rome?

• Aeneas and Hector

• Romulus and Remus

• Julius and Augustus

• Mars and Venus

What was the primary function of the Roman Forum?

• A residential area for the wealthy

• A center for government, religion, and economy

• A marketplace for foreign goods

• A military training ground

What type of government did Rome establish in 509 BCE?

• Monarchy

• Republic

• Oligarchy

• Democracy

Which group of people had a strong influence on Roman culture and mythology?

• The Greeks

• The Carthaginians

• The Egyptians

• The Persians

What was the basic unit of the Roman army?

• Phalanx

• Squadron

• Battalion

• Legion

What was the significance of S.P.Q.R. in the Roman Republic?

• It represented the Senate and People of Rome

• It was a type of currency

• It was a religious symbol

• It was a military rank

Which mountain range separates Italy from the rest of Europe?

• The Alps

• The Pyrenees

• The Carpathians

• The Apennines

What was the role of the Roman Senate during the monarchy?

• To advise the king on important matters

• To elect the king

• To lead the army

• To manage trade routes

How did the Romans expand their territory in Italy?

• By forming alliances with Greece

• By using both force and diplomacy

• By building large walls

• Through peaceful negotiations only