Unit 5 - Ancient Rome

On the map above, which number shows where Roman civilization first developed?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

What protected Rome from invasion to the north?

• Mediterranean Sea

• Alps Mountains

• Black Sea

• Gobi Desert

Rome was distant from _____________ which helped it to grow and develop.

• trade routes

• seaborn commerce

• arable land

• Eastern Mediterranean Powers

Rome grew wealthy from seaborne commerce because it was surrounded by the _______

• Mediterranean Sea

• Black Sea

• Dardanelles Straight

• Caspian Sea

Who were the rich landowners in Roman society?

• Helots

• Plebeians

• Patricians

• Aryans

Two responsibilities of Roman citizens were ________ and _________?

• create tribal assemblies; run for office

• pay taxes; serve in the military

• elect senators; vote for laws

• serve in the military; serve on a jury

Who were the poor laborers that were the majority of Rome?

• Slaves

• Plebeians

• Carthaginians

• Patricians

Which of the following were citizens in the Roman Republic?

• Plebeians and some slaves

• Patricians only

• Patricians, plebeians, and some foreigners

• Plebeians only

What best replaces the __?__

• Representative Government

• Social Class Structure

• citizenship rights

• trade policies

What development led to a more fair government system in the Roman Republic?

• Slaves could vote

• Creation of a Civil Service

• The Pax Romana

• The Twelve Tables