Lesson 32: Geography and Early Settlement of Rome

Based on the timeline, in which period was Roman civilization active?

• A. period I 

• B. period II 

• C. period III 

• D. period IV

Who were Romulus and Remus?

• A. opposing generals in a war

• B. explorers on a famous river

• C. the mythical founders of Rome

• D. colonists from ancient Greece

Who first lived in the area that would become Rome?

• A. Latins

• B. Greeks

• C. Etruscans

• D. Macedonians

What landscape would an early visitor to Rome have seen?

• A. a plain by the sea

• B. a hill beside a river

• C. a mountainous island

• D. a lake surrounded by hills

What tourist sights in Rome show Etruscan influence?

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What was one reason why the Etruscans might build a cuniculus?

• A. to entertain the people

• B. to farm on steep hillsides

• C. to carry water to their cities

• D. to conquer neighboring tribes

Which dangerous sport did the Romans adapt from the Etruscans?

• A. long jumping

• B. chariot racing

• C. pole throwing

• D. bear wrestling

Slaves who became gladiators were required to fight to

• A. train war horses.

• B. protect the city.

• C. establish colonies.

• D. amuse an audience.

How did Romans learn about Greek culture?

• A. They moved to Greece.

• B. They sold slaves to Greece.

• C. Greek colonists had settled nearby.

• D. Greek leaders met with Roman leaders.

What does this building in Rome show about Roman architecture?

• A. It was influenced by the Greeks.

• B. Persian styles influenced it.

• C. It used keystones for support.

• D. Slaves worked to construct it.