Rome p.1 Quiz

Who became the first king of Rome in the legend?

• B) Aeneas
• C) Tarquin
• D) Romulus

What is Italy's shape often compared to?

• A) A glove
• B) A high-heeled boot
• C) A hat

What was a necropolis in Etruscan cities?

• A city for the living
• A city for the dead
• A place of worship

What was the main language spoken in Rome?

• Etruscan
• Latin
• Egyptian

Roman society was divided into patricians and ___

• Twelve
• Consuls
• Plebeians

Which piece of clothing did the Romans borrow from the Etruscans?

• Sandals
• Togas
• Hats

What does a "Pyrrhic victory" mean?

• A big win with no losses
• A win with heavy losses
• A loss with no wins

What style were many Roman buildings constructed in?

• Egyptian
• Greek
• Chinese

What important building material did the Romans discover around 200 B.C.E.?

• Gasoline
• Clay
• Concrete

How did the expansion of the Roman Empire affect the rich and the poor?

• The rich got poorer.
• The poor got richer.
• The rich got richer, and the poor got poorer.