Warm Up 6th Grade Week 4/14

A piece of land nearly surrounded by water, with only one part connected to the mainland:

• Fjord

• Peninsula

• Isthmus

• Bay

The major river in central Italy along which Rome was built:

• Po River

• Arno River

• Tiber River

• Rubicon River

The large body of water surrounded by Europe, Africa, and Asia that was crucial for Roman trade:

• Atlantic Ocean

• Black Sea

• Adriatic Sea

• Mediterranean Sea

The mountain range in northern Italy that provided natural protection to Rome from invasion:

• Alps

• Pyrenees

• Apennines

• Carpathians

The mountain range running through central Italy that provided natural protection and resources:

• Alps

• Apennines

• Pyrenees

• Atlas Mountains

Rich soil created by volcanic ash that made the land around Rome excellent for agriculture:

• Loam

• Clay

• Volcanic soil

• Silt

A form of government where power rests with citizens who have the right to vote for their leaders:

• Monarchy

• Republic

• Empire

• Dictatorship

The upper class, wealthy citizens in ancient Rome who held most political power:

• Plebeians

• Equites

• Patricians

• Consuls

The common people or lower class citizens in ancient Rome:

• Plebeians

• Patricians

• Equites

• Senators

A powerful governing body in ancient Rome made up of wealthy citizens who advised rulers and passed laws:

• Forum

• Legion

• Senate

• Assembly