Quiz Soc Studies Chapter 10 Section 1 (6th Gr)

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Question 1 / 16

I. The geography of Italy made land travel difficult but helped the Romans prosper. II. The Romans were once a monarchy. III. From a small town on the Tiber River, Rome grew into a mighty power.

I is true

I and II are true

I and III are true

All statements are true

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Question 2 / 16

Which statement regarding Rome is false?

Rome's geography with its flat land and good climate were important factors in Rome's success and growth.

The city's rise as a military power began when the Romans went to war and conquered neighboring Spartan tribes.

Rome became the center of one of the greatest civilizations of the ancient world.

Rome was built in Italy, which is a peninsula in southern Europe that sticks out into the Mediterranean Sea.

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Question 3 / 16

I. Rome's location and government helped it become a major power in the ancient world. II. The Romans created a republic. III. The two major mountain ranges in Italy are the Alps and Himalayas.

I and II are true

II and III are true

I and III are true

All statements are true

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Question 4 / 16

Rome conquered the following territories :

Neighboring Italian tribes

Greece and Egypt

Asia Minor

All the statements are true.

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Question 5 / 16

What is the name of the famous volcano that devastated ancient Roman towns?

Mount Appenines

Mount Tiber

Mount Vesuvius

None of the above

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Question 6 / 16

Which statement is false regarding Italy's geography and climate?

Rome was built on seven hills, and most of the land that isn't mountains consists of hills.

Italy is peninsula covered by the Alp and Apennines mountains.

Italy has several major rivers including the Arno, Po, and Tiber rivers.

Most of Italy has cool wet summers with mild rainy winters.

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Question 7 / 16

A plentiful food supply was one of the key factor's for Rome's early growth. The variety of crops grown include all but the following :

Grains

Citrus fruits

Corn

Grapes and olives

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Question 8 / 16

Imagining the glorious past, Romans told legends or stories about great heroes and kings who built the city. Review the following statements for accuracy.

Aeneas carried his father from burning Troy and found a new home for Trojans in Italy.

Aeneas formed an alliance with the Latins and married the daughter of a Latin king.

Founders of Rome were twin brothers named Romulus and Remus.

All statements are true

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Question 9 / 16

According to ancient historians, who was the first king of Rome?

Aeneas

Remus

Romulus

Latinous

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Question 10 / 16

Which statement is false regarding the ancient story of Romulus and Remus?

The were placed in a basket and floated down the Tiber River.

A wolf rescued the twin babies.

A king found the boys and adopted them.

Remus mocked Romulus when they were planning their city at their rescue site, and Romulus killed Remus.

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Question 11 / 16

Who were the Etruscans? Identify the incorrect statement.

Roman records list seven kings who ruled the city, and the last three kings were Etruscans.

The Etruscans were members of a people who lived in south Rome.

Etruscans lived in Italy before Rome was founded.

Etruscans were influenced by the Greek colonies.

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Question 12 / 16

Why was the last of the seven ancient kings overthrown?

He was cruel and had many people killed.

He even killed his own advisors.

The nobles rose up against him to create a new government.

All statements are true

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Question 13 / 16

I. Romans created a republic in 509 BC. II. In a republic, people elect leaders to govern them. III. Rome was a true democracy.

I and II are true

II and III are true

I and III are true

All statements are true

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Question 14 / 16

When the republic was established, who were the elected leaders?

Decendants of past leaders.

Small group of rich and powerful men

Educated citizens

None of the above

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Question 15 / 16

Which statement is false regarding Cincinnatus?

He is the most famous dictator from the early Roman Republic.

He was a farmer that served as dictator for six months.

He was chosen to defeat a powerful enemy that had defeated a large Roman army.

Cincinnatus quickly defeated the enemy and resigned as dictator returning to his farm before his six month term had run out.

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Question 16 / 16

I. Plebeians, the common people, called for changes in government. II. Plebeians wanted more of a say in how the government was run. III. Patricians or nobles could only be elected to office.

I and II are true

I and III are true

II and III are true

All statements are true

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Quiz Soc Studies Chapter 10 Section 1 (6th Gr)

I. The geography of Italy made land travel difficult but helped the Romans prosper. II. The Romans were once a monarchy. III. From a small town on the Tiber River, Rome grew into a mighty power.

Which statement regarding Rome is false?

I. Rome's location and government helped it become a major power in the ancient world. II. The Romans created a republic. III. The two major mountain ranges in Italy are the Alps and Himalayas.

Rome conquered the following territories :

What is the name of the famous volcano that devastated ancient Roman towns?

Which statement is false regarding Italy's geography and climate?

A plentiful food supply was one of the key factor's for Rome's early growth. The variety of crops grown include all but the following :

Imagining the glorious past, Romans told legends or stories about great heroes and kings who built the city. Review the following statements for accuracy.

According to ancient historians, who was the first king of Rome?

Which statement is false regarding the ancient story of Romulus and Remus?

Who were the Etruscans? Identify the incorrect statement.

Why was the last of the seven ancient kings overthrown?

I. Romans created a republic in 509 BC. II. In a republic, people elect leaders to govern them. III. Rome was a true democracy.

When the republic was established, who were the elected leaders?

Which statement is false regarding Cincinnatus?

I. Plebeians, the common people, called for changes in government. II. Plebeians wanted more of a say in how the government was run. III. Patricians or nobles could only be elected to office.

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