Roman Republic 10.1 & 10.2

How did Italy's geography help its growth?

• Its cold climate was good for growing citrus fruits.

• The flat plains helped Romans domesticate animals.

• Its mountains and cold climate helped land and sea trade.

• Its mild climate and rivers gave Rome food and water.

When patricians became unhappy with their king, what type of government did they change to?

• dictatorship

• tyranny

• republic

• oligarchy

What did a dictator do for Rome?

• lead the city in wartime

• used power to gain wealth

• made laws for the people

• controlled the government

What was the function of the Roman Forum?

• It was the area were the Roman army practiced their formations.

• It was the area were people conducted politics and religious life.

• It was a port are for goods.

• It was a hill where the wealthy Romans lived.

Check all that apply to the Latin culture group.

• epic poems

• common currency

• legend of Romulus & Remus

• language

• engineering

Check all that apply to the Etruscan culture group.

• slave fighting

• mythology

• sewers

• columns

• engineering

Check all that apply to the Greeks.

• epic poems

• mythology

• language

• common currency

• columns

Why were plebeians upset in ancient Rome?

• they were mad about paying taxes

• they were forced to compete for patrician jobs

• they could not take part in government

• they were upset about the gods

What was the primary function of slaves in Rome?

• they provided the labor force.

• they served in the army.

• they made up half the population

• they wrote laws for Rome

Check all the following ways Romans showed their civic duty to Rome.

• served in the military

• followed the Twelve Tables

• voted

• became Patricians

• paid taxes