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Part of Rome's government that represented the common people.
Magistrates
Assemblies/ Tribunes
Patricians
consuls
2
Who eventually won the Punic Wars?
Rome
Sparta
Athens
Carthage
3
How is Rome's geography similar to Greece's?
Both are boot-shaped
Both are peninsulas
Both are mountainous
Both are islands
4
Two of the most powerful magistrates in Rome were called ___.
Primaries
Senates
Kings
Consuls
5
Italy's mild climate allows people to grow a variety of crops like
tomatoes, and apples
citrus fruits, grapes, and grains
corn and potatoes
rice, nuts, and wheat
6
Rome's famous dictator, who was chosen to defend the city against a powerful enemy.
Romulus
Aeneas
Cincinnatus
Remus
7
Roman society was divided into two groups. The common people were called ____.
plebeians
peasants
politicians
patricians
8
Twin brothers, rescued and raised by a wolf, who were known to be the founders of Rome.
Remus and Romulus
Romulus and Aeneas
Remus and Aeneas
Romulus and Cincinnatus
9
The expansion of Rome was successful because of the organization of their ___.
army
society
towns
church
10
Rome was built on seven hills. Why did people of Rome build cities on hills?
To be above everybody
Easier to travel
Cooler in summers
Self-defense/Protection
11
Who fought in the Punic Wars?
Rome vs. Persia
Rome vs. Greece
Rome vs. Egypt
Rome vs. Carthage
12
Type of government Romans created in 509 BC, where people elect leaders to govern them.
Oligarchy
Monarchy
Republic
Democracy
13
What country is Rome located in?
Italy
France
Greece
Egypt
14
Ancient Rome is located on which continent?
Asia
Italy
Africa
Europe
15
What mountain ranges are in Italy?
Appalachian and Andes
Andes and Alps
Apennines and Andes
Alps and Apennines
16
Rome's public meeting place is called the ___.
Roman Court
Roman Hill
Roman Empire
Roman Forum
17
Roman society's two groups: Plebeians and nobles were called _____.
peasants
patricians
politicians
plebeians
18
The brilliant general of Carthage was ___.
Henry
Hannibal
Remus
Aeneas
19
Why did early Romans want to get rid of monarchy?
Everybody wanted a democracy
Last Roman King was cruel
Too many people fighting over being King
They wanted more than one leader
20
Rome lies on what river?
Yellow River
Tiber River
Nile River
Tigris River
