Ancient Rome - Review

“All roads lead to Rome” is in reference to…

• Rome is one of the most important cities in the world and most major roads will lead you to this city

• Rome had vast system of roads and it was the most important city during the Republic and Empire.

•  It is sarcasm because Rome’s roads were poor in comparison to other places roads

• Rome’s large interstate highway system

What modern country was the main part of Ancient Rome on?

• Greece

• France

• Great Britain

• Italy

Which of the following did not inhabit Italy before Rome took power?

• Etruscans

• Greeks

• Carthaginians

• Latins

Which of the following was not a popular crop in ancient Rome?

• Corn

• Olives

• Grapes

• Wheat

The city of Rome is famous for all EXCEPT

• City on seven hills

• Founded on the Rubicon River

• Founded by twin brothers,  Romulas & Remus

• Founded on the Tiber River

What 3 bodies of water surround the Italian Peninsula?

• Elba, Corsica, Crete

• Adriatic Sea, Tyrrhenian Sea, Ionian Sea

• Persian Gulf, Indian Ocean, Black Sea

• Aegean Sea, Atlantic Ocean, Sea of Crete

For what reason does Rome not want a king?

• The Greeks had a king and they saw that this did not work

• The British had a king and this was very oppressive to the Romans

• The Etruscans had a king and the Romans disliked the Etruscan system

• The Romans never had any people that thought they were good enough to be a king

Which of these Roman cities was destroyed by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius?

• Milan

• Florence

• Athens

• Pompeii

Which of the following could not vote in Rome?

• Plebeians

• Patricians

• Senators

• Slaves

Which definition best describes a Patricians?

•  Land owning upper class

• Artisan, merchants, or farmers

• Slaves

• Invading forces from Carthage