Ancient Rome

Who were Romulus and Remus?

• opposing generals in a war
• explorers on a famous river
• the mythical founders of Rome
• colonists from ancient Greece

Which dangerous sport did the Romans adapt from the Etruscans?

• long jumping 
• chariot racing
• pole throwing 
• bear wrestling

In the Roman Republic, patricians referred to 

• every adult male citizen. 
• everyone except slaves. 
• wealthy landowning families.
• people with Greek ancestors. 

This group was part of the lower or middle class. Common people.

• Patricians
• Plebeians
• Slaves
• Priests

Why were plebeians unhappy when the Roman Republic was first set up?

• They had lost the right to vote. 
• They preferred living in an empire. 
• They had no say in making the laws. 
• They preferred being ruled by a king. 

What type of government did Rome have, after they threw out their king?

• Democracy
• Oligarchy
• Monarchy
• Republic

What important sea is Italy close to? 

• Aegean
• Adriatic 
• Red 
• Mediterranean

Plebeians became nearly equal to patricians when they won the right to 

• put laws in writing
• choose their own king
• pass laws for all Romans. 
• serve as priests and soldiers. 

What is a main difference between the current U.S. government and that of the Roman republic?

• Women are allowed to vote.
• A system of checks and balances is in place.
• The senate is a branch of government.
• Officials can veto other officials.

Which of the following did Rome do during the first period of expansion, before 264 B.C.E.?

• surrender to the Etruscans 
• conquer most of Europe
• expand into North Africa 
• take over the Italian peninsula