Rome - Chapter 11 - Lesson 1

Rome's location along the Tiber River made it easy for pirates to attack.

• True

• False

The _______ were the original settlers of Rome

• Carthaginians

• Etruscans

• Greeks

• Latins

The Etruscans had a greater influence on early Roman civilization than the Greeks.

• True

• False

Remus and Romulus were the first emperors of Rome.

• True

• False

After the Romans overthrew Tarquin the Proud, they created _________.

• an empire

• a monarchy

• a Republic

• a colony

The early Roman Republic expanded its territory by _______. Check all that apply..

• promising to treat conquered people fairly

• enslaving conquered people

• people moving to Rome

• using its strong army

The Roman army was divided into small groups of soldiers called ________.

• consuls

• teams

• legions

• pila

Rome made some of the people they conquered _____ to ensure their loyalty.

• cititzens

• consuls

• soldiers

• merchants

The Romans felt that harsh rule was the best way to prevent rebellions.

• True

• False

Italy has attracted settlers for thousands of years because of its

• central location and climate.

• isolation.

• plentiful rainfall and thick forests.

• rugged mountains.