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WorksheetsAncient Rome Quiz 1 - Roman Republic
Total questions: 23
Worksheet time: 8mins
Rome was first founded as a
Republic
Kingdom
Empire
Commonwealth
The site where Rome was founded was chosen because of its (pick two)
Fertile soil
Rich iron mines
Strategic location
Access to the Pacific Ocean
Where was Rome built?
Up high next to the Alps
On the border with Greece
On the border with Carthage
On seven hills on the Tiber River
Rome is located in the middle of
The Peloponnesus
The Alps Mountains
The Italian Peninsula
The Iberian Peninsula
The original Romans were ______
Greek settlers
The Etrtuscans
The Latins
The Romani
The Sabines
Who did the original Romans compete with for control of the Italian peninsula?
The Romani
The Gaels
The Etruscans
Greek settlers
The Goths
Around 600 BC, Rome was ruled by
Spartan Kings
Carthaginian Kings
Corinthian Kings
Etruscan Kings
Carlos the Great!
After being a kingdom, Rome became a
Democracy
Monarchy
Republic
Oligarchy
Aristocracy
Similar to early Rome, the United States is also a
Republic
Democracy
Oligarchy
Aristocracy
A government where people vote to elect the leaders that represent them is called a
Democracy
Republic
Oligarchy
Aristocracy
The wealthy landowning class that holds most of the power in Ancient Rome is known as the
Patricians
Plebeians
Tribunes
Carlosians
The elected representatives that protected the interests and political rights of the Plebeians were known as
Patricians
Pontificators
Tribunes
Carlosians
Everyday peoples such artists, merchants, and farmers in ancient Rome were known as
Patricians
Plebeians
Tribunes
Carlosians
The basis for Roman laws that confirmed the rights of all citizens were known as the
Ten Commandments
Twelve Tables
Code of Hamurabi
The Crucible
When Rome became a republic, it got rid of its king and instead got two
Monarchs
Pretorians
Emperors
Consuls
The elected lawmakers from the upper class were known as
Consuls
Praetorians
Senators
Wardens
In times of crises, Romans appointed these rulers to make fast decisions:
Dictators
Senators
Tribunes
Consuls
A key factor in Rome's rise to greatness was its
Army
Culture
Wealth
Language
Roman military units of 5,000 soldiers were known as
Legions
Platoons
Divisions
Units
Rome and Carthage began a series of military conflicts known as the
Persian Wars
Punic Wars
Peloponnesian Wars
Roman Wars
_____ wins in the first Punic War
Rome
Carthage
Greece
Persia
Which Carthaginian general gets revenge in the second Punic War?
Julius Caesar
Scipio
Hannibal
Pericles
______ invades Africa to crush Carthage once and for all.
Julius Caesar
Scipio
Hannibal
Pericles
