Rome Republic to Empire: L1 Founding of Rome

What is a republic?

• A type of government where people choose their leaders.

• A big group of Roman soldiers.

• A mountain range in Italy.

• A river in Rome.

What is a legion?

• A big group of Roman soldiers.

• A type of government.

• A mountain in Italy.

• A river in Rome.

Where is Rome located?

• In Italy, shaped like a boot.

• In Greece, shaped like a star.

• In Egypt, shaped like a pyramid.

• In Spain, shaped like a square.

What mountain range helps separate Italy from Europe?

• The Alps.

• The Rockies.

• The Himalayas.

• The Andes.

What river is Rome by?

• The Tiber River.

• The Nile River.

• The Amazon River.

• The Mississippi River.

Who were the first people to live in Rome?

• The Latins.

• The Greeks.

• The Egyptians.

• The Chinese.

What did the Greeks teach the Romans?

• To grow olives and grapes.

• To build pyramids.

• To sail ships.

• To hunt animals.

What did the Etruscans teach the Romans?

• To build big buildings, streets, and public squares.

• To write poetry.

• To paint pictures.

• To make pottery.

What is the shape of Italy?

• A boot.

• A star.

• A circle.

• A triangle.

What did the Tiber River provide to Rome?

• Fresh water and a way to move goods.

• Gold and silver.

• Fish and coral.

• Sand and rocks.