3rd 9wk midterm History

Why was Rome's location an advantage?

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  They had a natural defense

• The seas allowed Rome to trade with other places

• Rugged landscape allowed separate cities to flourish

• Water was used to irrigate farms

Which of the following was considered the main role of women in Rome?

• They bore and raised children

• THey elected consuls

• they managed family business

• They passed laws

Which of the following shows the Roman's fear of officials gaining too much power?

• togas

• Separation of Powers

• dividing the plebs and patricians

• limits on time in office

Why were tribunes of the plebs so powerful in Roman government?

• They served as tyrants in emergencies

• They could veto any law or action of a magistrate

• They protected the patricians

• They were above the law

What area did Rome control?

• The Atlantic Ocean

• The Black Sea

• Europe

• The Mediterranean

What idea does the United States and Rome share?

• Separation of Powers

• Direct democracy

• equal rights for all

• oligarchy

What was the main purpose for the Romans to build good roads?

• So soldiers could travel faster

• to make trade better

• so all roads would lead to Rome

• to confuse enemies

What contributed to the decline of the Roman empire?

• Slavery

• The vikings

• mass sickness

• civil wars

Why was Rome's trade done by sea?

• It was more expensive

• It was faster, safer, and cheaper

• Land routes were impossible to trade on

• Bandits stole from boats

What was the purpose of aqueducts?

• To take water away from Roman cities

• to irrigate farms

• to move soldiers

• To transport water to Roman cities