Another famous founding story of Rome involved the legend of

Romulus and Remus being raised by a she-wolf.

discussed and proposed laws, which were then put to the assembly to vote.

The Etruscans handed down what elements of culture to the Romans?

An alphabet, the toga, gladiators, and the fasces.

After expelling their last king, the ancient Romans adopted a government with the following elements?

A senate, two consuls, and an assembly.

could only be in charge of the city-state for up to 6 months.

Geographically, ancient Rome was

located ideally in the center of the Mediterranean.

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Ch. 5 The Early Roman Republic

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1
Another famous founding story of Rome involved the legend of
Romulus and Remus being raised by a she-wolf.
Romulus and Remus being rescued by a princess in the Tiber River.
Romulus and Remus being raised by a kind shepherd and his wife.
Romulus and Remus escaping the clutches of an evil queen.
2
The Roman Senate
held little power.
consisted mainly of poor commoners, who voted on issues every 9-10 days.
discussed and proposed laws, which were then put to the assembly to vote.
was the primary law-making body of the republic.
3
Ancient Rome possessed a class system made up of
patricians and helots.
plebeians and metics.
patricians and republicans.
patricians and plebeians.
4
One famous Roman founding story involved the tale of Aeneas, who fled burning Troy for the Italian peninsula.
True
False
5
Just like in ancient Athens, public office in Rome was well-paid.
True
False
6
The Etruscans handed down what elements of culture to the Romans?
An alphabet, the toga, gladiators, and the fasces.
An alphabet, the toga, and a love for kings.
Nothing —the Etruscans possessed little culture.
An alphabet, the toga as well as the foundation for the Latin language.
7
After expelling their last king, the ancient Romans adopted a government with the following elements?
A senate, two consuls, and an assembly.
Just like Athens, a Council of 500 and an assembly.
An emperor who was advised by the Senate and the assembly.
All of the above.
8
Despite claims to the contrary, real power in republican Rome was in the hands of old, established families.
True
False
9
A Roman dictator
like Cincinnatus could establish a tyranny.
like Cincinnatus eventually destroyed the Republic.
could only be in charge of the city-state for up to 6 months.
could hold office for an unlimited amount of time.
10
Geographically, ancient Rome was
difficult to conquer due to it being surrounded by high mountains.
located ideally in the center of the Mediterranean.
located directly on the Mediterranean with a large harbor.
located on the periphery of the Mediterranean basin.

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