Ancient Rome and Its Origins

Which group among the Indo-Europeans became significant in Italy around 1000 BC?

• The Romans

• The Greeks

• The Carthaginians

• The Atruscans

According to legend, who were Romulus and Remus rescued by after being abandoned?

• A she-wolf

• A band of travelers

• A group of soldiers

• A family of farmers

What system of government did Romulus establish in Rome?

• Republic

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy

• Democracy

Who were the patricians in ancient Rome?

• Military generals

• Foreign traders

• Noblemen with political power

• Ordinary citizens

What was the status of slaves in ancient Roman society?

• They could own property

• They were usually war prisoners

• They had voting rights

• They could marry patricians