Geography/Climate
Where was Rome located?
Modern-day Italy; Italian peninsula
Roman society was split into two main social classes. The ___________ and the ____________.
Plebians, patricians.
In the beginnings of Ancient Rome, what kind of government did they have? (oligarchy, democracy, etc. . .)
Monarchy.
Early on, Rome relied on ____ as a food source.
Farming.
What was the weather like in Rome?
Plebians made up about __ percent of the Roman population.
About 95% of the Roman population was entirely plebians.
Tribunes were known for being given the power to. . .
Veto.
After a while, farming could no longer support the population, so Romans decided to ______.
Trade.
True or False. . .
The Italian peninsula was flat and good for farming.
False. The Italian peninsula is good for farming but has lots of hills.
If you were born into a plebian family, could you make some money and switch to being a patrician?
No, similar to the Indian caste system, plebians could not become patricians and vice versa.
After The Conflict Of Orders, plebians were given the ability to elect. . .
Tribunes.
True or False?
Romans invented a currency called Robux.
False, although they did invent a currency, it was not named "Robux".
Rome's military was divided into legions of up to________ soldiers.
6,000.
Romans built their houses on top of. . .
Hills.
The word "patrician" derives from the Latin word. . .
Patres (father).
Later in the history of Rome, what kind of government did they have?
A Republic.
Unlike in Athens, _______ were allowed to inherit money from their fathers.
Women.
What was the name of the river that Romulus and Remus were dropped in?
The Tiber River.
The word "plebian" derives from the Latin word. . .
Plebs (Many).
How many Roman Senators are there?
300.
Which major body of water supported Rome's trading system?
The Mediterranean Sea.