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WorksheetsM10, L1 Quiz Review
Total questions: 23
Worksheet time: 12mins
What did Rome develop into?
A place of religious worship.
One of the greatest civilizations of the ancient world.
A minor city in the ancient world
A minor city in the ancient world
Before it became an empire, where was Rome located?
in southern Europe on a boot shaped peninsula that extends into the Mediterranean Sea
in southern China along the Yellow River.
in eastern Europe along the Black sea
in northern Europe east of Norway
What sea was located to the south of the Italian Peninsula? (Use the map above to help you answer this question)
the Atlantic Ocean
the Black Sea
the Dead Sea
the Mediterranean Sea
What southerly flowing river was Rome located on? (Use the map above to help you answer this question)
Huang He River
The Tiber River
The Nile River
The Po River
What type of landform covers most of the Italian Peninsula? (Use the map above to help you answer this question)
mountains
interior plains
plateaus
coastal plains
What two physical features made the location of Rome perfect?
a. the Tiber River gave Rome access to water
b. the Apeninne and Alps Mountains protected Rome from invaders
c. most of the Italian Peninsula was flat so that there was lots of good farmland
d. both a and b
What mountain range protected Rome from invaders from the north?
the Himalayan Mountains
the Alps Mountains
the Apennine Mountains
the Rocky Mountains
What were the reasons Rome became so powerful during ancient times?
its strategic position atop the seven hills
the roadblock created by the Alps
the natural moat formed by surrounding seas protected Rome from invasion
all of the above
What was a key factor in Rome's early growth?
it's long cold winters
it's lack of rain
it's elevation
Italy's mild climate allowed it to grow a wide variety of crops.
What two factors help Rome's economy grow?
a. The Mediterranean Sea provided a route for Roman traders to reach many other cities.
b. Building materials such as stone and marble were abundant.
c. The plains of the Italian Peninsula made land travel easy which promoted trade.
d. a & b above
What type of government was formed after the overthrow of the monarchy?
a oligarchy
a republic
a tyranny
a democracy
What group held all the power in the early part of the Roman Republic?
plebeians
kings
patricians
ordinary people
What happened in 494 BC Rome?
the patricians took control of the government
the plebeians formed a council and elected their own officials
the king took control of the government
the mob took control of the government
Why were cities including Rome built on hills?
the Romans loved the view
The cities were easier to defend at a higher elevation
the land was better for farming
the air was easier to breath
Who were the Etruscans?
a group of people from Crete
conquered people from France
people who lived north of Rome who had been influenced by Greek colonies in Italy.
a group of people from Egypt who settled on the Italian Penninsula.
What type of government was formed in 509 BC after the overthrow of the monarchy?
a oligarchy
a democracy
a republic
a tyranny
How did a person become an official in the Roman government?
the official took power by force
Roman citizens elected a citizen to serve in the government
all citizens were officials in the Roman government
they inherited the power from their father
How did the Roman's system of government make sure that an elected official did not become too powerful?
the official would be exiled if he became too powerful
the official would be executed if he became too powerful
the official could only serve for five years
the official was only allowed to serve for one year
Who was eligible to become an elected government official?
all Roman born citizens over the age of 18 years old
only male citizens over the age of 18 years old
only a small group of wealthy powerful men
only women over the age of 18 years old
Who was powerless in Roman society?
the emperor of Rome
elected government officials
the wealthy aristocrats
ordinary citizens
What group held all the power in Roman Republic?
plebeians
kings
ordinary people
patricians
Who were plebeians in Roman society?
common people
peasants, craftspeople, traders, and other workers
a majority of the population
all of the above
True or False: Plebeians once controlled all aspects of the government.
True
False
