Module 10 Ancient Rome

How did Italy’s geography and climate help Rome’s development?

• Its mountains and cold climate helped keep foreign peoples from invading.

• Its long coasts and tropical climate helped land and sea trade.

• Its mild climate and rivers helped provide Romans with a supply of food and fresh water.

• D. Its dry climate and flat plains helped Romans grow crops and domesticate animals.

2.) According to Roman legend, who fled Troy at the end of the Trojan War?

• Aeneas

• Romulus

• Remus

• Julius Caesar

3.) What did Aeneas do after arriving in Italy?

• Married the daughter of the Latin king and became a ruler

• Built the city of Rome

• Became a gladiator

• Was raised by a she-wolf

4.) According to legend, how were Romulus and Remus rescued after being abandoned in the Tiber River?

• Aeneas saved them

• A group of Roman soldiers found them

• They swam to safety on their own

• A she-wolf nursed them back to health

5.) Why did Romulus attack Remus?

• Remus insulted Romulus

• Aeneas ordered him to do so

• Remus stole his throne

• Romulus was jealous of Remus' popularity

6.)  What major event did Romulus accomplish after the death of Remus?

• He defeated the Greek army

• He became a senator

• He conquered Troy

• He built Rome

7.)  What was the role of a dictator in ancient Rome?

• to use absolute power to make himself wealthy

• to defend the city from invaders

• to control the government for his own benefit

• to make laws for the benefit of the people

8.)   What was the primary reason for writing down the Twelve Tables in ancient Rome?

• They were written down so that the Senate could propose laws.

• They were written down so the Romans knew the laws.

• They were written down so that tribunes could vote on governmental decisions.

• They were written down to enable citizens to hold public office.

9.)  Which statement best describes the role of tribunes in the Roman government?

• They held public office to ensure Rome prospered.

• They voted together to decide what the Roman government would do.

• They proposed laws that were later ratified by assemblies.

• They wrote down the Twelve Tables to inform the citizens.

10. How did Roman citizens actively participate in their government?

• By having laws proposed and approved solely by the Senate.

• By deciding governmental policies alongside tribunes.

• By writing down the laws in the Twelve Tables.

• By voting and holding public office to help Rome prosper.