Ancient Rome test

Question 1

what is the legend of Rome’s founding?

Answer 1

“As legend has it, Rome was founded in 753 B.C. by Romulus and Remus, twin sons of Mars, the god of war.”

Question 2

how was Rome’s location good for defense?

Answer 2

the 7 hills are hard to climb over and provide great protection for rome

Question 3

Compare the role of the Tiber in the development of ancient Rome with that of the Nile in ancient Egypt.

Answer 3

Both help start major civilizations, provide water for agriculture and drinking water, transportation, food, and trade.

Question 4

name 2 roman social societies, why were they unequal?

Answer 4

The Patricians and Plebeians were very unequal social societies. The patricians were the upper and richer half of Roman society, while the plebeians were very poor and on the lower half of society.

Question 5

How did Rome expand

Answer 5

Conquering lots of territory

Question 6

how was the republican gov. organized?

Answer 6

Executive
legislative
judicial

Question 7

what benefits did the Romans gain from conquering?

Answer 7

Wealth, territory, slaves, and mercenarys

Question 8

what lead to conflict in Rome?

Answer 8

After the expulsion of the kings, Rome was ruled by plebians who abused their privileges. This led to struggle between the people (plebeians).

Question 9

What events and circumstances brought the Roman Republic to an end?

Answer 9

1. invasion
2. economic trouble
3. military overspending (not enough butter on a large amount of bread)
4. corruption-political instability
   5.Huns and barbaric tribes

Question 10

How was the family and society organized?

Answer 10

based on property, wealth, and freedom (social class)

Question 11

what was life like in roman cities

Answer 11

there were a lot of fires and torn down walls. Really poor families would abandon their babies. just all poor and broken down.

Question 12

what were aquaducts?

Answer 12

Things that travel water from one place to a city or town. This helped travel water to Rome and fill up the Colosseum, and easily acess water.

Question 13

what was life like for women ?

Answer 13

they were believed inequal to men. and went to special schools where they learned little to none, if all. women were having children around 13

Question 14

what were gladiators?

Answer 14

people who fought in the Colosseum for entertainment

Question 15

what factors led to the decline of rome?

Answer 15

1. Invasion
2. economic trouble
3. military overspending (not enough butter on a large amount of bread)
4. corruption-political instability
   5.Huns and barbaric tribes

Question 16

why did Germanic people move into Rome?

Answer 16

Rome had better landscaping for crops, and the mountains had valuable rocks.