The basic unit of Roman soldiers

What is a patriarchal family?

father is the head of the household

An ancient roman forum is...

a marketplace and gathering spot

Why did Rome And Carthage fight?

To control trade within the Mediterranean Sea.

How did the Tiber River contribute to Rome's growth?

It allowed the Romans to trade throughout the region.

a powerful, ocean-based, trading city

What does republic mean?

Government has the power. People elect for goverment

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1
Why were Italy's plains an advantage to ancient Romans?
It was good farming land.
They had religious ceremonies there.
They like flat land.
None of the above.
2
Who won the Punic wars
mesopotamia
rome
the punics
sicily
3
How did Rome's geography give advantages to the early Romans?
Tiber River was too shallow for sea-going ships to attack them.
Seven hills provided defense from attack.
Location near Mediterranean sea allowed them to trade goods
All of the above
4
What event took place in the Circus Maximus?
poetry readings
gladiatorial fights
chariot racing
circus
5
What is a legion?
The basic unit of Roman soldiers
Elected leaders in Rome
Colonies the Romans set up in Greece
Etruscan troops
6
**How did the geography of Rome compare to that of Greece?
Rome had fertile farmland
Rome had fewer mountains
all are correct
Rome's hills provided easier defense against attack.
7
Zeus
Could turn a human to stone
Could control water
Could make you fall in love
Could throw lightning bolts
8
The great enemy of the Roman Republic was the city of _______________________
Worcester
Latium
Troy
Carthage
9
Describe the geography of Greece
Rocky, cold, and mountainous
Plains that provided fertile farmland.
very little shore line
Peninsula and islands
10
Which of the following best summarizes the Geography of Greece?
A rocky mountainous land
A land of small hills and dense forests
A land of flat, fertile plains
A cold Barren land
11
Which continent does the Mediterranean Sea touch?
Europe
all of the above
Asia
Africa
12
Which river connects Rome to the Mediterranean Sea?
Tiber River
Roman River
Po River
Nile river
13
What is a patriarchal family?
None of the above
mother father and 2 children
mother is the head of the household
father is the head of the household
14
Who fought in the Punic wars
Persia and Greece
Athens and Sparta
Carthage and Rome
Rome and Africa
15
An ancient roman forum is...
a temple
a park
a marketplace and gathering spot
a hospital
16
Who were Zeus's Brothers
Apollo and Poseidon
Hades and Poseidon
Hades and Romulus
Apollo and Hades
17
Athena was the goddess of what?
Agriculture
Women and marriage
Wisdom
Hunting
18
Carthage is ...
a hat worn by Roman soldiers.
An empire in Northern Africa.
a type of sword.
cardboard you can write on.
19
How were Romulus and Remus related?
Brothers
None of the above
Cousins
Sisters
20
Which island is the largest in the Mediterranean Sea?
Sicily
Gozo
Santorini
Menorca
21
Who was Hannibal?
A Carthaginian general
A Roman general
Father of Caesar
Son of Caesar
22
Who killed Julius Caesar?
The slaves
his brother
the Senate
Roman army
23
Which two continents bordered the Roman Republic?
Europe and Asia
Asia and America
Europe and America
Africa and Asia
24
Patricians were...
Poor
Wealthy
slaves
famous
25
The Roman Republic set an example of governments in________.
Europe
all the above
the Americas
the United States
26
Why did Rome And Carthage fight?
Carthage destroyed Rome
To control trade within the Mediterranean Sea.
Carthage colonized Rome
Carthage killed Hannibal
27
What was the geography of Rome like?
Desert
Rocky, Water
Flat, non-fertile
Mountainous, Fertile
28
Where did Zeus live
Denmark
France
Mount Olympus
Mont Blanc
29
The most popular event held in the Circus Maximus was...
gladiator battles
chariot racing
trapeze artists
animal fights
30
What sport was popular at the Circus Maximus?
Chariot races
Gladiator fights
Wrestling
Track & Field competitions
31
What did Romans watch at the Circus Maximus?
fights between gladiators and wild beasts
comedies and tragedies being performed
debates between senators
chariot races
32
The toga was only worn by
slaves
male citizens
foreigners
women
33
How did the Tiber River contribute to Rome's growth?
it provided a steady source of ice in the winter.
It was a clean and steady source of fuel.
None of the above
It allowed the Romans to trade throughout the region.
34
Who is the founding father of the Roman people?
Aeneas
Romulus
Remus
Gaius Julius Caesar
35
Where is the Colosseum located?
Monaco
Bulgaria
Rome
Greece
36
What was the name of the war between Rome and Carthage
Mediterranean War
Roman War.
Battle of Carthaginia
Punic Wars
37
There were just under ___ soldiers in a legion.
5,000
50,000
50
500
38
Who was the worst enemy of the Roman Republic?
Boadicea
Atila
Hannibal
Vercingetorix
39
What was Carthage?
a city in Russia
A way to carry olives
A city in Europe
a powerful, ocean-based, trading city
40
How do people in a republic choose their leaders?
giving gifts to the Gods
voting
look at the stars
watching the news
41
Who was Spartacus?
A young boy
A greek Warrior
The emperor of Rome
A Roman gladiator
42
the Roman forum did not include
senate house
colosseum
baths
temples
43
Where was Hannibal from?
Persia
Greece
Carthage
Rome, Italy
44
What does republic mean?
Being a representative
Government has the power. People elect for goverment
The military grew in strength
Something that got destroyed
45
The Roman Republic was located in and around the present day nation of _________.
Iran
Egypt
Italy
Malawi
46
Tiber River juts into which sea?
Adriatic Sea
Red Sea
Black Sea
Mediterranean Sea
47
Who were the Patricians?
Poor people
The Emperor
Rich people
None of the above
48
Who was Hera
Goddess of marriage and family
Goddess of wisdom
Goddess of war
Goddess of love and beauty
49
What is zeus the god of
God of water
God of thunder and lightning
God of fire
God of Air
50
Who could vote in the Roman Republic?
free adult men & women
all men of Rome
free adult men
anyone over the age of 18
51
What was the purpose of Roman aqueducts?
to give ships passage
to carry water
to carry armies around the empire
to carry goods
52
What is a toga?
A military weapon
A type of clothing
A piece of farming equipment
A type of boat
53
What was the long-term impact of the Punic Wars?
They allowed Spain and Gaul to gain their independence.
They brought lasting peace to the Mediterranean world.
They forced Carthage to become an ally of Rome.
They made Rome the dominant power in the Mediterranean.
54
What did Spartacus do?
He murdered Caesar
He was part of the slave revolt
He led a slave revolt against Rome.
He invaded Italy
55
Why was fertile farmland so very important to the expansion of the Roman Republic?
to support a growing population
to provide work for the slaves
Because they all farmed
They grew corn.
56
What happened when Scipio attacked Carthage?
Carthage surprised him with a naval attack
Rome was defeated
Carthage deserted the city
Hannibal returned to defend his people
57
How many soldiers were in a legion
1000
5,000
25,000
2,000
58
Who is Hera ?
The goddess of crops and agriculture.
The sister of Zeus and wife of Poseidon.
The wife of Heracles and goddess of marriage.
The wife of Zeus and goddess of marriage.
59
Plebians
poor farmers
Members of the Senate
Wealthy senators
Wealthy Landowners
60
Who were the Plebians?
The Emperor
None of the above
The lower class
The upper class
61
What impact did Greece's geography have on them?
It enabled them to unify easier.
It prevented access to trade routes
It provided them fertile land
It isolated them
62
Who Conquered Carthage?
Rome
Gondor
Athens
Sparta
63
Who are the Etruscans?
People of Africa
People of Etruria Italy
Asian decent
Islamic decent
64
What is the Colosseum?
A market place
A dungeon where prisoners were kept
A monument located in Rome where gladiators battled
A castle where Roman Emperors lived
65
What’s a maniple?
None of the above
A type of senator
A unit of 60 - 160 soldiers in a Roman legion.
A type of slave fight
66
What is the colosseum
a racetrack
a myth
a king
a sports arena
67
The Punic Wars were fought between
Corinth and Etruscans
Rome and Athens
Rome and Carthage
Carthage and Greece
68
What did the Romans gain from destroying Carthage?
Power over Western Mediterranean Sea
A new colony
None of the above.
A new land to build on.
69
What type of government existed in Rome prior to the beginning of the Republic?
democracy
oligarchy
republic
monarchy
70
What did Spartacus do?
Started a Slave Uprising
Created the Spartan Kingdom
Helped fight the Persians
Overthrew the Roman Empire
71
Hannibal is most famous for...?
His expertise in sword fight
Movie
Leading the Carthaginian army and elephants across the alps to Rome
His delicious meal
72
What are Plebians? What are Patricians?
Answer 1 and 2
plebians are the middle class that could be wealthy or poor
patricians are the upper class that are rich and wealthy
none of above
73
What are Aqueducts
a lake by a town
a river
a system for minerals
artificial channel for conveying water
74
Where was Carthage located?
Italy
Mesopotamia
Gaul
North Africa
75
What events were held at the Colosseum?
private events
Gladiatorial fights
robot fights
Bird fights
76
What are aqueducts?
None of the above
Aquaducts bring water from distant mountains.
Water that falls from the sky.
Pipes that bring water from the city.
77
Romulus and Remus built their new city...
near the ocean
near the Tiber River
near Alba Longa
near the mountains
78
What is a forum
a government
central marketplace
a person
a vilage
79
How many Punic Wars were there?
4
2
1
3
80
Who were Romulus and Remus?
the first and last emperors of Rome
the two biggest hills in Rome
the twin brothers who, according to legend, founded Rome
the two faces of one god
81
Hannibal invaded Rome by
building a bridge over the Danube
the sea from the north
allying with the Gauls
crossing the Alps on elephants
82
Where was the Etruscans located?
Southern Italy
Italy
Northern Italy
Sicily
83
If an Ancient Roman wore a toga, it symbolized _____.
citizenship
a leader
the military
marriage
84
Who got thrown in a basket into the Tiber river
Aeneas
One of Rome’s late kings
Moses
Romulus and Remus
85
What are aqueducts?
rise in prices due to devalued money
reform-minded brothers
supported Christianity
bridge-like structures that carried water from the mountains
86
How did the Roman aqueducts help society?
It gave water to farms for food.
They streched rivers.
Provided drinking water for animals and humans
Now people can swim
87
Roman culture was influenced by
Spanish
Greeks
Roman Empire
Egyptians

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