Geography
Along which River was Rome located?
Tiber RIver
What was the name of the elite aristocratic class of wealthy landowners?
Patricians
Roman citizens were expected to serve in the ___.
Army
The Etruscans introduced Romans to the toga and the use of which color to represent royalty?
Purple
The Romans had a tripartite government. What does this mean?
A government with three branches
Which island was located south of the Italian peninsula?
Sicily
Enslaved persons
Paying _____ was a fundamental civic duty.
Taxes
After the Etruscans modified the Greek alphabet, the Romans revised it and made the _____ alphabet which is commonly used today.
Latin
Who were the top magistrates in Rome?
consuls
What major city in the Roman empire was located where Europe and Asia meet?
Constantinople
Which category of Roman society is missing from the social hierarchy?
Patricians, Plebeians, _____, Enlsaved persons
Freedmen
Soldiers were often rewarded with ____ from conquered territories.
land
Romans learned to use _____ for temples from the Greeks.
Marble
One of their primary functions was to debate policy and propose laws. They served for life.
Senate
What is the name of the major mountain range that formed a natural barrier to the north?
Alps
Who were the "regular" Roman citizens who were originally not allowed to run for office, but gained this right?
Plebeians
How did citizens exercise their say in the election of officials, the enactment of laws, and decisions on war and peace?
voting
What is one form of architecture that the Romans adopted from the Etruscans?
Arch, roads, markets, government buildings, temples, well-protected cities
Which branch of Rome's government allowed participation of the plebeians?
Assemblies
(Council of Plebs, tribunes)
Which mountain range runs north to south along the Italian peninsula?
Apennines
Which group of people were considered citizens but were not allowed to vote?
Women
Romans believed in living by the values of discipline, integrity, honor and patriotism. High _____ standards were seen as crucial for the well-being of the community and state.
Moral
Chariot races, gladiator fights
Who was appointed to serve in emergency situations, but only for 6 months?
Dicators