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- 1. Multiple Choice
Italy has attracted settlers for thousands of years because of its
central location and climate
isolation
rugged mountains
plentiful rainfall and thick forests
- 2. Multiple Choice
The Etruscans were skilled in
painting
gymnastics
making pottery
building roads and buildings
- 3. Multiple Choice
Traditional legend says that Romulus and Remus founded the city of
Latium
Rome
Aeneas
Sicily
- 4. Multiple Choice
Along with a strong army, the Romans also
ruled wisely and effectively
ruled without any concern for those they conquered
ruled with extreme harshness
ruled ineffectively
- 5. Multiple Choice
Which group did the Romans overthrow and set up a republic?
Etruscans
Latins
Greeks
Tarquins
- 6. Multiple Choice
Form of government in which its citizens vote for its leader
Apennines
Etruscans
republic
Roman Confederation
- 7. Multiple Choice
A people that played a major role in shaping Roman civilization
Apennines
Etruscans
legion
republic
- 8. Multiple Choice
A system that gave some conquered peoples, such as the Latins full Roman citizenship
Etruscans
legion
Roman Confederation
republic
- 9. Multiple Choice
A mountain range that runs the length of Italy
Apennines
Etruscans
legion
republic
- 10. Multiple Choice
A group of 6000 soldiers
Apennines
Etruscans
legion
republic
- 11. Multiple Choice
How did the Tiber River keep Rome safe?
fresh water
cataracts stopped ships from invading
easy transportation
Rome was 15 miles inland on the river so it was far from the sea
- 12. Multiple Choice
Why were hills important to the Romans
It was easy for ships to find the city
It was easy for people to get home from work
It made the city look important and strong
Provided protection from enemy attacks
- 13. Multiple Choice
The poet Virgil wrote The Aeneid. What was the Aeneid about?
The god of war
Troy conquering the Greeks
Rome being defeated by the Greeks and their Trojan horse
It tells how Rome was founded by a soldier from Troy fleeing the Greeks who defeated him
- 14. Multiple Choice
Roman roads provided
military outposts with protection and safe trade throughout the empire
rough travel
vacation routes
there weren't many roads in Rome
- 15. Multiple Choice
Which two peoples influence how Rome's army worked and how they wrote?
Celts and Etruscans
Greeks and Celts
Greeks and Etruscans
Umbrians and Samnites
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