Which statement best describes the geographical location of Rome?

C on seven hills on the west coast of Italy

Which factors helped Rome’s agriculture flourish?

A fertile soil, a good water supply, and a mild climate

Which of the following did the Etruscans introduce to the Romans?

D a grid plan for Rome’s streets and buildings

How did the plebeians gain more power in Roman government?

D by going on strike and causing the patricians to lose money

What role did dictators play in Rome’s representative government?

A They held complete control but only during times of crisis.

Which of the following contributed to Rome’s thriving agriculture?

B fertile soil and a mild climate

Which of the following is a characteristic of a republican government?

B citizens who vote for their leader

How did the establishment of the Roman Republic affect the Forum?

D It made the Forum the center of Roman politics.

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Chapter 11 Section 1 Early Rome

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1
Which statement best describes the geographical location of Rome?
A within the mountain range known as the Alps
C on seven hills on the west coast of Italy
B on the island of Sicily
D in a flat region known as Mare Nostrum
2
Which factors helped Rome’s agriculture flourish?
C new irrigation techniques, hilly land, and a mild climate
A fertile soil, a good water supply, and a mild climate
D sandy coastal soil, a good water supply, and a dry climate
B high altitude, fertile soil, and a dry climate
3
Which of the following did the Etruscans introduce to the Romans?
C advances in agriculture, architecture, and learning
D a grid plan for Rome’s streets and buildings
B a new alphabet for writing and epic poetry
A advances in war strategies and training for soldiers
4
Which river made Rome a natural stopping point for trade?
C the Tiber
D the Nile
A the Mediterranean
B the Apennines
5
How did the plebeians gain more power in Roman government?
A by attacking the patricians
C by electing leaders that favored plebeians over patricians
B by demanding that Roman laws be written down
D by going on strike and causing the patricians to lose money
6
What role did dictators play in Rome’s representative government?
B They advised the consuls.
C They held the right to veto, or reject, other rulers’ decisions.
D They elected representatives called tribunes.
A They held complete control but only during times of crisis.
7
Which of the following contributed to Rome’s thriving agriculture?
C few pests and fertile soil
D advanced farming techniques and many farmers
B fertile soil and a mild climate
A low altitude and a good water supply
8
Which people greatly influenced early Rome?
A the Etruscans and Latins
C the Latins
D the Spartans
B the Greeks and Etruscans
9
Which of the following is a characteristic of a republican government?
D the complete removal of formal leadership
A a single powerful tyrant with complete control
B citizens who vote for their leader
C the military controlling an entire country or region
10
How did the establishment of the Roman Republic affect the Forum?
D It made the Forum the center of Roman politics.
A It caused the Forum to be used as a burial ground.
B It led to the neglect and ruin of the Forum.
C It turned the Forum into an open-air market.

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