Ancient Rome Review

What three important geographic features contributed to the development and success of Rome?

• Tiber River Valley, Apennine Mountains, Mediterranean Sea

• Nile River, Sahara Desert, Atlantic Ocean

• Amazon River, Andes Mountains, Pacific Ocean

• Mississippi River, Rocky Mountains, Gulf of Mexico

What role did Italy's rivers play in Rome's development?

• Provided a supply of food and fresh water

• Served as a barrier against invasions

• Offered a route for trade with Asia

• Created a natural border with Greece

What is the role of a dictator in ancient Rome?

• To defend the city from invaders

• To expand the empire through conquest

• To manage trade routes

• To oversee religious ceremonies

What does the term "checks and balances" refer to in Roman government?

• Laws proposed by the Senate, approved by magistrates, and ratified by assemblies

• The division of power between the emperor and the Senate

• The system of taxation and public spending

• The military's role in government decisions

What was the role of the Roman Forum?

• Center of civic and religious life in Rome

• Main marketplace for trade

• Military training ground

• Residential area for the elite

Who was the Carthaginian leader during the Punic Wars?

• Hannibal

• Scipio

• Julius Caesar

• Augustus

What was the Pax Romana?

• 200 years of peace and prosperity under Roman rule

• A period of civil war and unrest

• The expansion of the Roman Empire into Asia

• The decline of Roman power

Who was the first emperor of the Roman Empire?

• Octavian

• Julius Caesar

• Nero

• Caligula

Who was the philosopher who called for limiting the power of generals and restoring the checks and balances in government?

• Cicero

• Plato

• Aristotle

• Socrates

How did Alexander the Great encourage the spread of Greek culture throughout his empire?

• He built libraries

• He founded new cities that he modeled after Greek cities

• He wrote books

• He held public speeches