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Rome Quiz
Information from lesson 1 and lesson 2 on Rome
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What branch of government controlled the money and budget of Rome? They also handled foreign affairs. | Senate |
| What type of government allows citizens to vote or choose their leaders? | Republic |
| Was the name of the men who protected the rights of the plebeians? | Tribunes |
| Roman was named after which twin? | Romulus |
| What sea are both Greece and Rome bordered by? | Mediterranean Sea |
| The two main rivers on the Italian peninsula are... | Tiber and Po Rivers |
| What helped to provide protection against flooding around the Tiber River? | the seven hills |
| How would you describe the Italy's climate? | mild (warm) |
| What name was given to early Romans? | Latins |
| Who murdered the Etruscan king? | Junius Brutus |
| Wealthy group of citizens | Patricians |
| Common citizens | Plebeians |
| What was the title given to the people who managed the government or army of Rome? | Consuls |
| Who was the famous general who was appointed dictator for life and later killed by his friends? | Julius Caesar |
| The foundation of Roman law that was put on display | Twelve Tables |
| Mountain range that runs through the middle of the Italian peninsula | Apennies |
| Latin word meaning " I forbid" | Veto |
| Romans were highly influenced by the... | Greeks, Etruscans, Sabines, and Latins |
| Which group of people made up the Assembly? | plebeians |
| What ideas or items were first created by the Etruscans? | ships, farming tools, aqueducts,arches, etc. |
| What continent is Italy located on? | Europe |
| What did the Romans call the people who took over in times of trouble? | dictator |
| Italy is very________. | Mountainous |
| The 3 main seas around the Italian Peninsula are.... | Ionian, Adriatic, and the Tyrrhenian. (Mediterranean is also below the Ionian) |
| Who was the founder of the Roman Race? | Aeneas |
| In times of crisis, Rome would appoint a ______ for 6 months. | Dictator |
| What was the law making body in the Roman Republic in theory? | Assembly |