J.1 Beginnings of Rome

The city of Rome is located on the Italian peninsula. A peninsula is a landform surrounded by water on

• 1 side

• all but 1 side

• 3 sides

• 2 sides

For the first 500 years of its history, Rome ruled a __________ amount of territory. In about 250 BCE, Rome's territory started to _______________.

• large... shrink rapidly

• small.... grow rapidly

What Geographical advantages did Rome have?

• a river

• mountains

• desert

• tall hills

• deep lakes

Which conclusion does the map support

• The city of Rome was likely the result of early Latin, Sabine and Etruscan settlements merging together.

• The city of Rome was likely founded by the Latins, with little influence from the Sabines and Etruscans.

• There probably was not much communication between Latins, Sabines and Etruscans in the early city or Rome.

What would people do in the Roman forum?

• show thier Olympic skills

• debate politics

• have gladiator fights

How did Romans past down their history since many of them were Illiterate?

• books

• plays

• stories told orally

• works of art

What's the most well known Roman Legend?

• Romulus and Remus

• Zeus

• Madusa

• Little Red Riding Hood

Another famous Roman myth is about a Trojan man named?

• Horse

• Venus

• Zeus

• Aeneas

About how many years passed between the founding of Rome and Pictor's first history of Rome?

• less then 100 years

• 200-400 years

• more than 400 years

using the narrative in the picture, which of the following statements are true? Select all that apply.

• It is historically accurate

• It focuses on the way ordinary people's lives changed over time

• It focuses on specific individuals.

• It mixers legends, myths and historical facts together.