06 Lesson 7.1-7.2

What geographical shape is Italy known for?

• Boot-shaped

• Circular

• Square

• Triangle

Which mountain range blocks northern Italy from the rest of Europe?

• Andes

• Himalayas

• Alps

• Rocky Mountains

What type of climate does Italy have?

• Constantly snowy

• Cold winters and short, wet summers

• Mild winters and long, dry summers

• Hot all year round

Around what year did the Latins found villages that would become Rome?

• 509 BCE

• 300 BCE

• 700s BCE

• 800 BCE

What was Rome's first form of government?

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy

• Republic

• Democracy

Who were the most powerful people in central Italy when Rome was founded?

• Greeks

• Latins

• Etruscans

• Romans

By the late 200s BCE, what had Rome achieved through force and diplomacy?

• Control over all of Europe

• Rule over all of Italy

• An alliance with Greece

• A peace treaty with the Etruscans

What was a key element of Roman government?

• The rule of law

• Direct democracy

• Absolute monarchy

• Military dictatorship

Who were considered citizens in Rome?

• All residents of Rome

• Only patricians

• Free men only

• Women and slaves

What was the role of the assemblies in Roman government?

• To elect officials and pass laws

• To declare war

• To serve as judges

• To collect taxes