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1
'Agriculture' is which of the following?
The practice of growing crops and domesticating animals.
Trade, commerce, and economics.
The design and construction of buildings.
Arts, music, and dance.
2
Rome is located on which continent?
Europe
Aisa
Africa
America
3
How was the swamp land drained?
There were dams made to channel the water to the ocean.
A drought hit the land.
Citizens carried bucket of water out.
An Etruscan king built a sewer system.
4
In times of crisis, the Romans would appoint a Dictator. Dictators were...
Ordinary citizens that were allowed to become Consuls.
Given total control an expected to give up power eventually.
A liaison who would travel to other countries for help.
Powerful generals who led large armies.
5
Italy is which of the following types of land mass?
A peninsula.
An island.
A mountain.
A plateau.
6
Within the Patricians was a small group of people who owned most of the land and government.
The Farmers.
The Aristocracy.
The Consuls.
The plebeians.
7
The largest Social Class in Rome were which of the following?
The slaves.
The Aristocracy.
The Patricians.
The Plebeians.
8
How many hills was Rome built upon?
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9
Which of the following was
not
something that Tiber River provided the people of Rome.
Transportation and trade.
Added protection from invasion.
Fresh water for the people and crops.
Gold washed down from Palatine mountains.
10
Why were most early Roman building built on top of the hills?
To help protect against the frequent floods.
The valleys were too rocky and narrow.
They added protection and advantage against invasion.
There were more resources on top of the hills.
11
Which of the following was a way Rome protected the rights of its citizens?
All laws were written on bronze tablets, seen by everyone.
Kings were made to obey the laws as well.
Armies patrolled the streets all day every day.
Trick question, the citizens had no rights.
12
What was the result of being open to other cultures and ideas for Early Rome?
They were able to grow from a small village to a large city.
They were constantly being spied on.
Disease was constantly spreading.
They were never able to establish themselves as a power.
13
The leaders of Rome were called;
Consuls.
Pharoahs.
Kings.
Tyrants.
14
Which two civilizations contributed to the development of Rome?
The Greeks and Italians.
The Egyptians and Greeks.
The Etruscans and French.
The Etruscans and Greeks.
15
What was the Forum used for before the swamps were drained?
Government and politics.
Farm land.
A burial ground.
A market place.
16
What are the three branches of government that Rome shares with the USA?
President, vice president, and secretary of state.
Democratic, republican, and libertarian.
Tyrant, senator, and governor.
Legislative, executive, and judicial.
17
Most civilizations are built close to which of the following?
Iron and bronze to make weapons and armor.
Gold and minerals for wealth and power.
Mountains and hills for shade and protection.
Water for drinking and farming.
18
A 'veto' is which of the following?
A delicious sandwich.
The rejecting of another consul's or government decision.
The ruler of a small Roman village.
A powerful government position.
19
Eventually the Forum became used so much the Romans did which of the following.
Had to flood the area with water to clean it.
Made marble buildings and added large statues.
Kick everyone out so they wouldn't riot.
Relocated it to a larger area.
20
The majority of citizens were farmers and craftsmen, also known as the ________.
Consuls.
Patricians.
Aristocracy.
Plebeians.
21
A republic is which of the following?
A system of government in which citizens vote for the leader
A type of legislative branch
A system of government that has kings and queens.
A political party in the USA.
22
This carving depicts which ancient myth about the founders of Rome?
The myth of Romulus and Remus.
The myth of Bebop and Rocksteady.
The myth of Etruscans and Greeks.
The myth of Zeus and Chronos.
23
Once the Forum was drained, the area became a place for...
Religious, economic, political, and social activity.
Building homes and apartments.
Burying kings and royalty.
Farming and raising cattle.
24
Who owned most of the land and had most of the power in ancient Rome?
The Greeks.
The Patricians.
The Etruscans.
The Plebeians.
25
Why did the poorest citizens want the laws written down?
So that they would be treated equally and fairly.
So that they could change them whenever the wanted.
Because they couldn't read.
Because they wanted them recorded for history's sake.
