Which river made Rome a natural stopping point for trade?

• the Mediterranean
• the Apennines
• the Tiber
• the Nile

Which people greatly influenced early Rome?

• the Etruscans and Latins
• the Greeks and Etruscans
• the Latins
• the Spartans

How did the plebeians gain more power in Roman government?

• by attacking the patricians
• by demanding that Roman laws be written down
• by electing leaders that favored plebeians over patricians
• by going on strike and causing patricians to lose money

What role did dictators play in Rome's representative government?

• They held complete control but only during times of crisis.
• The advised the consuls.
• They held the right to veto, or reject, other rulers' decisions.
• They elected representatives called tribunes.

How did the establishment of the Roman Republic affect the Forum?

• It caused the Forum to be used as a burial ground.
• It led to the neglect and ruin of the Forum.
• It turned the Forum into an open-air market.
• It made the Forum the center of Roman politics.

Which of the following contributed to Rome's thriving agriculture?

• low altitude and a good water supply
• fertile soil and a mild climate
• few pests and fertile soil
• advanced farming techniques and many farmers

Who were the consuls in the Roman Republic?

• Elected officials who led the army and government.
• Judges who decided legal cases.
• Plebeian representatives in the Senate.
• Wealthy landowners who controlled the economy.

What significant political activity took place at the Roman Forum?

• Gladiator games
• Public speeches
• Religious ceremonies
• Military training

What geographic features provided Rome with protection against attacks?

• peninsulas
• rivers
• hills
• mountains

According to legend, who were Rome’s founders?

• Romulus and Remus
• the Etruscans
• the Latins
• Aeneas and Cicero