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PC SS U4 C1
Unit 4 Chapter 1 Test
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| What does the word peninsula mean? | a piece of land sticking out into a body of water so that it is almost surrounded by water |
| What does the word republic mean? | a form of government in which people elect representatives to rule for them |
| What does the word patrician mean? | a member of one of the wealthiest and most powerful families of Rome |
| What does the word plebeian mean? | a person who was an ordinary free Roman in the lower social class |
| What geographical feature protected Rome from invasion by large armies? | the Italian Alps |
| What group in Rome was made up of people who were elected to serve? | consuls |
| Who made the laws in the Roman Republic? | consuls |
| Why did the plebeians revolt? | They had no political rights. |
| According to Roman beliefs, who founded the city of Rome? | Romulus and Remus |
| What factors contributed to Rome's economic growth? | fertile soil and access to the Mediterranean Sea |
| Which factors led to the end of the Roman Republic? | Julius Caesar rose to power, and land ownership became concentrated in the hands of a few wealthy families. |
| What happened on the Ides of March? | Caesar was killed. |
| What did Caesar mean when he said, "Even yet we may draw back; but once we cross that little bridge, the whole issue is with the sword"? | If they crossed the river, they would fight. |
| How did the geographical location of Rome best contribute to its economical and political growth in the Mediterranean and beyond? | Sea trade and travel was accessible and easy due to the river and sea being so close. |
| What innovation did the engineering of the aqueducts do for the city of Rome? | The aqueducts carried water throughout the city. |
| What is NOT true about the patricians and plebeians? | The Roman Empire fell due to the fighting between the plebeians and patricians. |
| What is another statement that is NOT true about the patricians and plebeians? | Plebeians and patricians had equal status and similar lives. |
| Ancient Roman religion was very similar to ancient _________. | Greek religion |
| Many of the stories told about _____________ were the same stories told about Greek gods. | Roman gods |
| Which event marked the beginning of the civil war between Julius Caesar and Pompey? | Julius Caesar crosses the Rubicon. |
| How did Julius Caesar's success and power result in his death? | Caesar convinced the Senate and they appointed him dictator for life. |
| Why was veto power important in the Roman Republic? | It helped to balance power and prevent unfair or harmful laws from being approved. |
| Citizens in the Roman Republic could vote to elect representatives who made decisions for the government. How did voting help the Roman Republic? | It allowed citizens to have a say in their government. |
| The Roman Republic influenced modern governments by creating ideas like elected leaders and check on power. What is a way the Roman Republic influenced governments today? | by electing representatives to make decisions |
Created by:
Lisa May