Lesson 32: Geography and the Early Development of Rome

Who were Romulus and Remus?

• opposing generals

• explorers

• the mythical founders of Rome

• colonists from Greece

Who first lived in the area of Rome?

• Latins

• Greeks

• Etruscans

• Macedonians

What would an early visitor to Rome have seen?

• a plain by the sea

• a hill beside a river

• a mountainous island

• a lake surrounded by hills

Which sights in Rome show Etruscan influence?

• buildings with arches

• fields of bright flowers

• large public courtyards

• windmills to water crops

Why might the Etruscans build a cuniculus?

• to entertain the people

• to farm on steep hillsides

• to carry water to their cities

• to conquer neighboring tribes

Which sport did the Romans adapt from the Etruscans?

• long jumping

• chariot racing

• pole throwing

• bear wrestling

Slaves who became gladiators were required to fight to

• train war horses.
• protect the city.
• establish colonies.
• amuse an audience.

How did Romans learn about Greek culture?

• They moved to Greece.

• They sold slaves to Greece.

• Greek colonists settled nearby.

• Greek leaders met with Roman leaders.

What does this building in Rome show about Roman architecture?

• It was influenced by the Greeks.
• Persian styles influenced it.
• It used keystones for support.
• Slaves worked to construct it.

How did the Romans get their alphabet?

• from the Greeks

• from the Etruscans

• from the Etruscans, who got it from the Greeks

• from the Greeks, who got it from the Etruscans