The Founding of Rome
Which animal raised the twins?
A wolf
An ancient civilization with a Hellenistic
culture on the Italian Peninsula.
Etruscans
the Latins established a new form of gov-
ernment called a __________
republic
Which island was the First Punic war fought over?
Sicily
Where did the Roman civilization begin?
Italian Peninsula
A member of the wealthy ruling class in
ancient Rome.
Patricians
The assembly made up of plebeians
in ancient Rome.
The Law of the Twelve Tables
Who did Rome fight in the Punic War?
Carthage
Which civilization conquered Rome and introduced the alphabet to the Romans?
Etruscans
A member of the working class in ancient
Rome.
Plebeians
A powerful group of
patricians in early Rome.
Assembly of Centuries
What action angered the Romans in the 3rd Punic War?
Carthage attacked one of Rome's allies.
Where does the name Rome como from?
Romulus
The early government of Rome
Monarchy
The most powerful branch of the
government in the Roman Republic.
The senate
Who was the carthagian general during the 2nd Punic War?
Hannibal
Near which river the Romans settle?
Tiber River
The fasces, a bundle of rods bound around an
axe, was used as a symbol of_________
The King's power
The assembly made up of plebeians
in ancient Rome.
Tribal Assembly
What advantage did Carthage have over Rome initially?
A stronger navy