Ancient & Classical Rome

Which number on the map was the location of Rome?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Answer explanation

1 is the region of Gaul (France)

3 is the city-state of Carthage

4 is Greece

Which of the following is represented by the letter "C" on the map?

• Greece

• Egypt

• Rome

• Carthage

Answer explanation

A is the Italian Peninsula

B is Gaul

D is Greece

E is the Mediterranean Sea

Which group of people made up the majority of the population in the Roman Republic?

• Slaves

• Patricians

• Plebeians

• Merchants

Answer explanation

Patricians were the wealthy landowners who controlled most of the government. They made up the MINORITY of the population

Plebeians were the farmers and working class who made up the MAJOIRTY of the population

Why were the Twelve Tables important to the common people of Rome?

• They put basic rights into writing

• They recognized women as citizens

• They pardoned debts owed by farmers

• They allowed plebeians to hold public office

Answer explanation

Before the 12 Tables Rome had an unwritten law code. The 12 Tables established that ALL citizens (sadly, not women) were protected by the law

How did the Roman Republic try to keep one person from gaining too much power?

• Citizens could vote directly on issues in government

• Citizens elected representatives each year

• Consuls were appointed to office for life

• Senators had to retire after six years

Answer explanation

Citizens voting directly is a direct democracy. This is the government of Ancient Greece

Consuls being appointed for life would give them power

Term limits on Senators would limit their power since they cannot stay elected forever

A government in which the citizens elect people to make political decisions is a(n)-

• oligarchy

• direct democracy

• monarchy

• representative democracy

Answer explanation

Oligarchy = landowning few have control

Direct Democracy = every citizen votes on every issue

Monarchy = one king/queen in charge

What mountain range separates the Italian peninsula from the rest of Europe?

• Alps

• Andes

• Himalayan

• Atlas

During the early Republic, which group in Rome had the MOST power?

• Patricians

• Plebeians

• Women

• Slaves

Which correctly replaces the question mark in this chart?

• Rome EMpire

• Athenian Democracy

• Spartan Oligarchy

• Roman Republic

Which title correctly replaces the question mark in this chart?

• Citizenship in Rome

• Social Structure of Rome

• Citizenship in Athens

• Social Structure of Athens

Answer explanation

Social Structure in Rome = Patricians on top, and everyone else blow them

We're no longer talking about Greece, so I wouldn't be asking you questions about Athenian Social Structure or Citizenship