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1.) Ancient Rome - Founding, Geography & Influences

Total questions: 29

Worksheet time: 22mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Which of these stories about ancient Rome is a myth? 
a)
Latins were Rome’s first settlers
b)
Rome’s founders were rescued and raised by a wolf 
c)
Etruscans conquered early Rome
d)
Rome’s people shared Greek religion
2.

Who were Romulus and Remus?

a)

The first two rulers of Rome, they worked as partners.

b)

Twin brothers, that according to legend founded Rome.

c)

These were the enemies that caused the people living in the area to form Rome.

d)

They were Trojan soldiers fleeing Troy who got the Latins together to form Rome.

3.

In the conflict between the two brothers, who won and went on to found Rome, Remus or Romulus?

a)

Remus

b)

Romulus

c)

They shared the pizza--I mean, city.

d)

The legend doesn't tell us

4.

Rome is located on which continent?

a)
b)
c)
d)
5.
Which letter on the map shows the location of Rome?
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
6.

Italy looks like a _________ and is a ___________.

a)

boot, boot

b)

flower, peninsula

c)

boot, peninsula

d)

hand, island

7.
A piece of land surrounded by water on 3 sides.
a)
Island
b)
Penninsula
c)
Irrigation
d)
Alluvial plain
8.
The city of Rome is located on the ___ River.
a)
Tigris
b)
Nile
c)
Indus
d)
Tiber
9.

Rome was located near what large body of water?

a)

Pacific Ocean

b)

Atlantic Ocean

c)

Red Sea

d)

Mediterranean Sea

10.
Which mountains stretched from north to south?
a)
Alps
b)
Apennines
11.

Why was Rome's geographic setting important?

a)

Strong winds brought heavy spring rains to the land.

b)

Its position was central to Italy and the known Western world.

c)

It was surrounded by deserts which kept is safe from invasion.

d)

Farmers depended on yearly flooding to plant crops.

12.
In what sea was Rome a peninsula, which allowed it to prosper in trade and interact with and conquer other lands? 
a)
Red
b)
Black
c)
Mediterranean
d)
Arabian
13.
What was the significance of Rome's geography in the Mediterranean? 
a)
It promoted trade/interaction with other lands
b)
It provided a nice climate for outdoor activities
c)
The land itself became protection from invaders
d)
Both A and C
14.
Why was trading easy in for the Romans?
a)
Was near the
Tiber River
b)
Build many roads
c)
Used the same
language
d)
All Choices
Correct
15.

An island that is part of Italy

a)

Hadrian

b)

Latifundia

c)

Sicily

d)

Mesopotamia

16.
How many hills was Rome built upon?
a)
2
b)
5
c)
7
d)
10
17.
Why was the location of Rome so ideal?
a)
Fresh Water, Good Land
b)
Sea Access, Ideal Climate
c)
Protection
d)
All of the above
18.
What helped prevent seagoing raiders from attacking Rome via the Tiber River?
a)
It was very marshy, and ships could not make it in from the ocean.
b)
There were cataracts near the ocean preventing ships from passing through.
c)
Rome was 15 miles inland on the river, making it impossible for raiders to sneak up on the city.
d)
The Romans stretched a huge chain accross the river keeping ships from passing by to get to the city.
19.
What aspect of Rome's location protected it from attacks and make it easy to defend?
a)
The Tiber River was nearby.
b)
It was build near cliffs and mountains making it hard to sneak up on.
c)
It had a huge wall around it making it impossible to invade.
d)
It was built on 7 hills which made it easy to defend.
20.
The capital city of Rome was on the  ________ of Italy.
a)
island
b)
peninsula
c)
mountain
d)
river
21.
Which best describes the climate of Ancient Rome?
a)
Mediterranean
b)
Hot, dry summers
c)
Mild, wet winters
d)
All of the above
22.

What has made Italy (Rome) so good at attracting people to settle there throughout history?

a)

It is located on a river that is protected by cataracts and a huge delta where it meets the ocean.

b)

It is very isolated and hard to get to, so invaders ignored it.

c)

It is centrally located for trade and has a climate good for farming.

d)

The mountains were a great place to plant crops, and the weather was cold enough to keep invaders away.

23.
____ was the language spoken in Rome.
a)
Greek
b)
Roman
c)
Latin
d)
English
24.
Roman culture was greatly influenced by the ________________ and the ______________.
a)
Etruscans/Greeks
b)
Greeks/Latins
c)
Etruscans/Latins
d)
Gladiators/Palatines
25.

Coming from Northern Italy, these people taught the Romans how to build roads and buildings. They also influenced the way Romans dressed and organized their army. Who were they?

a)

The Greeks

b)

The Latins

c)

The Etruscans

d)

The Egyptians

26.
The Romans did not like how they were being treated under the rule of the Etruscans. What did they do?
a)
Negotiated with the Etrucans and formed a democracy.
b)
They did not do anything...they were afraid of being killed by the Etruscans.
c)
The asked the Greeks for help and eventually got rid of the Etruscans.
d)
Overthrew the Etruscans and formed a republic.
27.
The Romans adopted Philosophy, art, religion, literature and education from...
a)
Carthage and Egypt
b)
Neighboring cities
c)
The Greeks and Etruscians 
d)
Spain
28.

Rome's Polytheistic gods (many different gods) came from....

a)

Myths

b)

Greece

c)

Mesopotamia

d)

Egypt

29.
Which ancient civilization influenced Roman religion the most?
a)
Mesopotamia
b)
Egypt
c)
Nubia
d)
Greece

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