Unit 8 - Part 1

What is a legion?

• A legion is a type of fish found in the Amazon River.
• A legion is a measurement unit used in cooking recipes.
• A legion is a unit of soldiers in the ancient Roman army.
• A legion is a term for a group of birds flying together.

What was a forum in Ancient Rome?

• A type of Roman gladiator
• A public square or marketplace
• A form of transportation in Ancient Rome
• A type of ancient Roman currency

What is a republic?

• a government in which the country is ruled by a single individual

• a government in which the supreme power is held by a monarch

• a government in which the citizens have no power

• a government in which citizens have the right to vote and elect officials

What mountain range separates Italy from northern Europe?

• The Andes
• The Pyrenees
• The Himalayas
• The Alps

What mountain range runs north to south along the Italian peninsula?

• Andes Mountains
• Himalayas
• Rocky Mountains
• Apennine Mountains

Which river was the city of Rome settled near?

• Tiber River
• Amazon River
• Danube River
• Nile River

What was the significance of the Tiber River in Ancient Roman history?

• The Tiber River provided water, trade routes, and was part of the foundation myth of Rome.
• The Tiber River was a barrier that prevented Roman expansion.
• The Tiber River was considered a sacred burial ground.
• The Tiber River was used for agricultural purposes only.

What year is traditionally considered to be the founding date of Rome?

• 1492 AD
• 476 AD
• 753 BC
• 1776 AD

What are the 3 main periods in Ancient Roman history?

• Dynasty, Commonwealth, and Federation

• Regime, Union, and Confederation

• Monarchy, Democracy, and Oligarchy

• Monarchy, Republic, and Empire

How did Rome transition from a monarchy to a republic?

• Julius Caesar was elected as the Roman president after being the dictator first.

• Rome's 7th king, Tarquin the Proud, mistreated people. In 509 BC Romans overthrew Tarquin the Proud and created a republic.

• Romulus and Remus were cared for by a female wolf. Romulus killed Remus and named the city for himself.

• Rome's 7th king, Tarquin the Proud, decided that Rome needed to be a republic. He held the first election in 509 BC.