Roman Republic

Question 1

Peninsula💜🌊

Answer 1

A piece of land that is surrounded by bodies of water on three sides.

Question 2

Tiber River 🚣🏽💧🗡

Answer 2

The river that Rome was built near and provided the Romans with a source of water, protection from invaders, and a travel route.

Question 3

The Alps🏔

Answer 3

The mountains in the northern region of Italy.

Question 4

The Apennines 🗻

Answer 4

The mountain range that stretches from northern to southern Italy.

Question 5

Patricians 💵💰💎

Answer 5

The wealthy landowners who held all the highest positions in the government.

Question 6

Plebeians 😓🗳

Answer 6

The Plebeians were the male farmers/citizens that could vote but were not allowed to hold high positions in government.

Question 7

The Twelve Tables of Law 💼📄📔📖📂

Answer 7

The written constitution that gave Romans basic rights and laws to follow in their daily lifestyle. Inspired the Constitution.

Question 8

Consul 📜💼👱👱

Answer 8

Two individuals that commanded the army and directed the government for one year.

Question 9

Hannibal 🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘😼⚔

Answer 9

A general from Carthage who nearly captured Rome after crossing the Alps on a herd of elephants.

Question 10

Scipio 👱🗡⚖💵📜💼

Answer 10

One of the greatest Roman generals who would later become consul.

Question 11

Romulus and Remus 👨‍❤️‍👨

Answer 11

The first king of Rome was Romulus. He killed Remus after an argument over whom the city should be named after. Remus helped with the construction of the city. They were twin brothers.

Question 12

Senate 💼👱👱👱👱👱👱

Answer 12

Powerful body of 300 members that advised Roman leaders.

Question 13

Republic 🗳

Answer 13

Type of government in which people elect their leaders.

Question 14

Where is Rome located in Italy? 🗺

Answer 14

Rome is located on the west coast of Italy.

Question 15

What is Rome built on top of? ⚒🔩🔧⛏

Answer 15

A total of seven hills

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Question 16

Climate of Rome?

Answer 16

The climate of Rome is very mild. It is not very harsh. In fact, it is perfect for farming.

Question 17

Names of the seven hills 🖼🖼🖼🖼🖼🖼🖼

Answer 17

1️⃣  Ouirinal Hill
2️⃣ Viminal Hill 
3️⃣Esquiline Hill
4️⃣Caelian Hill
5️⃣Aventine Hill
6️⃣ Palentine  Hill 
7️⃣ Capitoline Hill

Question 18

600s B.C.

Answer 18

The Etruscans, a people from Northern Italy, conquered Rome. Romans wanted to self rule.
☹️

Question 19

509 B.C.

Answer 19

Romans overthrow Etruscan King and form a republic. 😄⚔

Question 20

450 B.C.

Answer 20

The Patricians passed a written constitution called the Twelve Tables of Law. 📄📄📄📄📄📄📄📁📘📖

Question 21

300s B.C.

Answer 21

Romans dominated central Italy. 🎉🎈🗡

Question 22

275 B.C.

Answer 22

All of the Italian peninsula was under Roman control.

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Question 23

264 B.C.

Answer 23

Began in 264 B.C. and was a series of three wars against Carthage, a rich trading city in North Africa. ⚔

Question 24

202 B.C.

Answer 24

The Roman general Scipio defeated Hannibal in 202 B.C. 🛡🗡🎯

Question 25

Features the United States adopted

Answer 25

• Has a written constitution of basic rights and laws 📒
• Has a tripartite government (legislative, judicial, and executive branches) 3️⃣
• Having checks and balances; one branch can’t have more than another⚖
• Having a republic where the leader is elected🗳
• Having a senate 📄

Question 26

What were the three branches of Roman government ? 📑 👱🇺🇸

Answer 26

1. Legislative- makes the laws
2. Executive- enforces laws
3. Judicial- interprets the laws in court