Ancient Rome

How did Italy’s geography and climate help Rome’s development?

• Its mountains and cold climate made trade easier.

• Its long coasts and tropical climate kept people from invading.

• Its mild climate and rivers helped Romans grow food and get fresh water.

• Its dry climate and rocky soil helped Romans grow crops and domesticate animals.

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The ancient Romans had many legends about their origins. Which order is correct according to Roman legend?

• 1. 1.Aeneas and his followers flee Troy at the end of the Trojan War.

  2. 2.Aeneas becomes a rule in Italy.

  3. 3. A wolf rescues Romulus and Remus from the Tiber River.

  4. 4.Romulous builds Rome.

  5. 5. A series of kings rules Rome.

• 1. 1.Aeneas and his followers flee Troy at the end of the Trojan War.

  2. 2.Aeneas becomes a rule in Italy.

  3. 3. A series of kings rules Rome.

  4. 4. Romulus builds Rome.

  5. 5. A wolf rescues Romulus and Remus from the Tiber River.

• 1. 1.A wolf rescues Romulous and Remus

  2. 2. A series of Kings rules Rome.

  3. 3.Aeneas and his followers flee Troy at the end of the Trojan War.

  4. 4. Aeneas becomes a rule in Italy.

  5. 5. Romulous builds Rome.

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What led to conflict between the patricians and plebeians in the early Roman Republic?

• Only patricians could hold office, and plebeians wanted more say in the government.

• Plebbians grew most of Rome’s food and refused to sell any to patricians.

• All patricians had to serve in the army, and they were unhappy that plebeians did not.

• Rich plebeians controlled most of Rome’s wealth, and patricians wanted more equity.

Which part of Roman government was to head the government and lead the army?

• Magistates

• Senate

• Assemblies

• Tribunes

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Which part of Roman government was to to advise consuls and other officials?

• Magistates

• Senate

• Assemblies

• Tribunes

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Which part of Roman government was to elect city officials?

• Magistates

• Senate

• Assemblies

• Tribunes

Which part of Roman government was to protect the interests of the common people?

• Magistates

• Senate

• Assemblies

• Tribunes

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What was one function of the Roman Forum?

• It was where the Roman army trained.

• It was a gathering spot with many shops and entertainment opportunities.

• It was the port where goods from around the Mediterranean arrived.

• It was a residential area where the wealthiest citizens lived.

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What city was Rome’s opponent in the Punic Wars?

• Athens

• Constantinople

• Etrusca

• Carthage

What did Tiberius and Gaius Gracchus hope to do when they were elected to office?

• to help poor Romans get food and land

• to punish wealthy Romans for opposing them

• to increase the size of the Roman army

• to prevent poor Romans from rebelling

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