Unit 1 Lesson 1.2 Rome's Conquest of the Italian Peninsula

When did Rome's first period of expansion begin?

• 509 B.C.E.
• 390 B.C.E.
• 275 B.C.E.
• 493 B.C.E.

What was the treaty between Rome and their Latin neighbors?

• A pledge to remain neutral in conflicts
• An agreement to band together against common enemies
• A promise to pay tribute to Rome
• A declaration of war against the Etruscans

What was the impact of the Gauls' invasion on Rome?

• They helped Rome conquer the Etruscans
• They looted and burned most of the city
• They became Roman allies
• They signed a peace treaty with Rome

What was the cost of Rome's expansion on its citizens and conquered territories?

• Many Romans were forced to serve in the army
• Conquered territories were granted full autonomy
• Roman citizens were exempt from taxes
• Rome provided aid and resources to all conquered territories

What was the role of the Roman army in Rome's expansion?

• To negotiate treaties with neighboring tribes
• To provide aid and resources to conquered territories
• To govern the conquered territories
• To defend Rome and the conquered lands

How did Rome treat defeated cities and Roman allies?

• All defeated cities were treated poorly and forced to pay tribute to Rome
• Roman allies were granted full autonomy
• Some defeated cities were granted Roman citizenship, while others received limited privileges
• All defeated cities were granted Roman citizenship

What were the consequences of Rome's expansion on its power in the Mediterranean world?

• Rome had more citizens and well-trained soldiers than any other power
• Rome was conquered by Carthage
• Rome became a vassal state of Greece
• Rome lost its status as a major power

When did the Romans sign a treaty with their Latin neighbors?

• 493 B.C.E.
• 390 B.C.E.
• 275 B.C.E.
• 509 B.C.E.

What did the treaty between Rome and their Latin neighbors state?

• Rome and the Latins shall go to war against each other
• There shall be peace between the Romans and all the communities of Latins as long as heaven and earth endure
• The Latins shall pay tribute to Rome
• Rome shall grant the Latins full autonomy

Who were the Gauls?

• A warlike people from the north
• A tribe living in hills surrounding Rome
• A Greek city-state
• A defeated city granted Roman citizenship