Prep b4 the test

How did the Roman government begin in the earliest years?

• as a monarchy

• as a democracy

• as a republic

• as communist

Why did Rome begin expanding into outside territories?

• They were greedy.

• The Romans were mighty conquerors, and they had the ability to take over other countries.

• They wanted to spread their religion.

• Neighboring countries were threatening Rome, and the Romans had to protect themselves.

What was the center of the city called, where there were temples, and the Romans met to discuss issues?

• acropolis

• forum

• town square

• colosseum

What was a legion?

• a group of 100 soldiers

• a group of up to 6,000 soldiers

• a way to balance power in Roma

• one of the wars the Romans fought to expand their control over Italy

Roman soldiers trained, fought in war, and were also expected to ____________________ .

• mine silver

• grow crops

• construct roads and bridges

• tutor children

Who was ancient Rome named after?

• Remus

• Romaine Lettuce

• Romulus

• Remulus

Rome was located at the center of a long, narrow

• island

• peninsula

• subcontinent

• continent

What was the purpose of checks and balances in the Roman Republic's government?

• to keep one branch of government from becoming too powerful

• to keep the powers separated among the branches of government

• to keep the plebeians from becoming too powerful

• to keep the army separated from the government

What class of Roman society had no role in the government?

• plebeians

• slaves

• patricians

• democrats

These members of the Roman Republic government were mostly patricians, served for life, and were advisors.

• Senate

• Magistrates

• Consuls

• Tribunes