Rome - Quiz

Which of the following statements is true about the geography of the Roman Empire?

• Rome was able to become the center of trade in the Mediterranean region

• the Roman empire was entirely contained on the continent of Europe

• the Roman Empire did not share a border with any other Empires

• The Himalayan Mountains separated Rome from the rest of Europe

What were TWO things that attracted settlers to the Italian peninsula? (SELECT TWO)

• it had a sunny, mild climate

• there were lots of untamed forests for nomadic hunters

• it was very isolated, making it the perfect place for refugees

• the location in the Mediterranean region made trade & travel easy

Which TWO groups of people had arguably the biggest influence on Roman culture? (SELECT TWO)

• the Egyptians
• the Mesopotamians
• the Greeks
• the Etruscans
• the Arabians

According to Roman legend, who were Romulus and Remus?

• father and son in mythology who created wings made of wax

• husband and wife who were cursed by the goddess of love

• twin brothers raised by wolves who fought over the founding of Rome

• exiled Greek Kings who built the city of Rome after losing the Peloponnesian War

Why did Roman Legions carry "Standards" into battle?

• it was the most powerful weapon that a Roman soldier could use

• so that soldiers would know where they were supposed to be on the battlefield

• to help identify a solider later if they died in battle

• to communicate with your allies from a very great distance

Explain how Romans treated the people they conquered AND why they treated them that way. (You have seen this question in the Rome, Sec. 1 questions, Rome as a Republic notes, & bell work.)

Which of the following is TRUE regarding Patricians and Plebeians?

• only Plebeians had to serve in the military since they were lower class

• only Patricians were allowed to serve in the infantry since they were viewed as more powerful

• both Patricians and Plebeians served in the military, though usually more Plebeians

• Plebeians were allowed to be part of the calvary (soldiers on horseback)

True or False: Every person that lived within the Roman Empire held equal citizenship status.

• True
• False

In Rome, the Senate held a great deal of power. However, in a time of crisis, a consul could be made ___________________ for a period of 6 months to restore order.

• Priest

• Praetor

• King

• Dictator

Match the following vocab. words with the correct definition.

• Legion

• large groups of well-trained Roman soldiers

• Republic

• ruling class of ancient Rome (minority of the pop.)

• Patrician

• form of govt. in which citizens elect their leaders

• Plebeian

• ordinary citizens of ancient Rome (majority of the pop.)