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- 1. Multiple ChoiceWhen the last Tarquinian (Etruscan) king was overthrown by the Romans, which type of government did they establish?monarchyrepublicdemocracytheocracy
- 2. Multiple ChoiceWhat does a person’s “civic duty” require them to do?run for public officeparticipate in their governmenttrade only with local merchantstravel spreading the teachings of Christianity
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWhich best describes the purpose of a system of “checks and balances”?All merchants will have an equal opportunity to trade.Laws will be written fairly for everyone.The military will be paid for their service.No one branch of the government will become stronger than another.
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following statements most accurately describes the reasons that the plebeians demanded reforms in the republican government?Plebeians could take no part in the Roman government.They were slaves with no rights at all.The patricians couldn’t hold public office.The patricians shared wealth with only a few upper class plebeians.
- 5. Multiple ChoiceIn the early years of the Republic, who did the real power belonged to?the Roman kingthe patriciansthe plebeiansthe generals
- 6. Multiple ChoiceThe common people (NOT nobles) in Roman society were called -patriciansplebeianssenatorsconsuls
- 7. Multiple ChoiceThe nobles (rich powerful people) in Roman society were called -Latinstribunesplebeianspatricians
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWhich statement best describes the Punic Wars?A series of wars between Rome and Egypt that lasted almost 1000 years.A brutal battle between Rome and the Huns that nearly brought about the end of the Roman Empire.A series of three wars between Rome and Carthage that led to the expansion of the Roman Republic.Several wars that were fought between the Roman Empire and Christians.
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is a similarity between the United States government and the Roman Republic?The U.S. government is divided into three branches with checks and balances.Both governments use of a dictator in times of crisis.Members of the senate rule for life.The two most powerful people of the government are called consuls.
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What helped the Romans win the First Punic War?Better soldiersBetter strategyCopying the Carthaginian navyBetter resources - 11. Multiple ChoiceWhat was the name of the general who led the Carthaginians through Europe and attacked Rome from north?ScipioHamilcarLeonidiasHannibal
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWhat was the result of the 3rd Punic War?Rome gains control of GreeceRome controls the Western MediterraneanRome gains control of GaulAll of these
- 13. Multiple ChoiceWho won the Punic Wars in order of their victories?Carthage, Rome, RomeRome, Carthage, CarthageCarthage, Carthage, CarthageRome, Rome, Rome
- 14. Multiple ChoiceWhat type of animal with which mountain range is associated with the Second Punic War?Mountain goats and the Alps.Elephants and the ApenninesElephants and the AlpsLions and the Pryenees
- 15. Multiple ChoiceWhat was the name of the important battle that ended the 2nd Punic War and allowed Rome to finish off the threat of Hannibal?Battle of SicilyBattle of CannaeBattle of ZamaBattle of Tunisia
- 16. Multiple ChoiceWhat was the name of the Roman general that came up with the clever idea of being the aggressor and attacking the home city of Carthage?ScipioHannibalRomulusCinncinatus
- 17. Multiple ChoiceThe first Punic War wasa territorial battle over the island of Sicily.a victory for Rome.an opportunity for Rome to stop Carthaginian expansion.All answers are correct!
- 18. Multiple ChoiceHannibal surprised the Romans byattacking their shipping routes.launching an amphibious assault on Sicily.marching his army from Spain to Italy over the Alps.blockading Italy with the Carthaginian navy.
- 19. Multiple ChoiceWhat continent is Carthage located on?EuropeAsiaAfricaN. America
- 20. Multiple ChoiceWhat does the green line represent on the map?Roman victoriesHannibal's routemajor battlesScipio's route
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