Quiz on the Development of Rome

What does 'res publica' mean?

• Public thing or public business

• Republican state

• Royal domain

• Public forum

Who were Romulus and Remus according to Roman legend?

• Etruscan kings

• Founders of Rome

• Roman senators

• Greek gods

What was the basic unit of the Roman army?

• Phalanx

• Squadron

• Battalion

• Legion

Which mountain range separates Italy from the rest of Europe?

• The Alps

• The Apennines

• The Pyrenees

• The Carpathians

What was the Roman Forum?

• An open area with public buildings, temples, and markets

• A military training ground

• A royal palace

• A religious sanctuary

Which people were the most powerful in central Italy when Rome was founded?

• The Etruscans

• The Greeks

• The Samnites

• The Latins

What was the role of the Roman senate during the monarchy?

• Led the army

• Elected the king

• Collected taxes

• Advised the king on important matters

What was a maniple in the Roman army?

• A defensive structure

• A type of weapon

• A military rank

• A unit of 60 to 160 soldiers

Which Greek hero was Romulus and Remus said to be descended from?

• Aeneas

• Hercules

• Achilles

• Odysseus

What natural advantage did Rome have due to its location?

• Isolation from trade routes

• Proximity to the Sahara Desert

• Access to a nearby port on the Tiber River

• High altitude for defense