Ch. 12.1 Review

Legend has it that these two brothers founded the city of Rome.

• Remulus and Romus

• Romulus and Remus

• Rodger and Rhett

• Caesar and Aristotle

Rome was built on seven hills along which river?

• The Rubicon River

• The Tigris River

• The Tiber River

• The Romulus River

This was the basic unit of the Roman army.

• Legion

• Phalanx

• Platoon

• Infantry

Early Roman wanted to switch from being a monarchy to a republic because

• they did not like being ruled by the Plebians

• the citizens wanted royal rule

• the citizens wanted a say in the government

• the king treated the people fairly

This is a type of government where citizens have the right to vote and elect officials

• monarchy

• oligarchy

• republic

• royalty

How did the geography of Italy make it easier to farm than it was in Greece?

• more flat land

• less flooding

• more mountains

• more waterways

This was center of Rome's government, religion and economy.

• agora

• colosseum

• forum

• polis

Why did the Romans eventually overthrow their king?

• He did not follow the advice of the Senate.

• He favored some citizens over others.

• He kept the city's money and spent it on himself.

• He mistreated his people.

Which of these people had a role in Rome's republic style of government?

• free women

• free adult male citizens

• slaves

• free metics

The Etruscans were very successful traders and skilled builders and artists.

• True

• False