| A | B |
|---|
| what was the name of the River where the city of Rome was founded? | Tiber River |
| Describe the geographic features of the Italian peninsula. | Rugged and Rocky terrain; some plains for farming; surrounded by water on 3 sides; 3 large islands to the West. |
| Who built Rome according to Roman legend? | Romulus and Remulus |
| Which group migrated into northern Italy? | Latins |
| Which group settled in the south and heavily influenced Roman culture? | Greeks |
| What are some things that the Romans learned from the Etruscans? | metal working,pottery, road building |
| What did the Romans create after overthrowing the Etruscans? | A Republic |
| Who were the wealthy Romans that made up the Aristocracy? | Patricians |
| What were the Roman free commoners known as? | Plebians |
| What was the main governing body of the Roman Republic? | The Senate |
| What elected assembly represented the Plebeians? | Tribunes |
| What were the written laws that described the framework of the Roman Republic? | The twelve tables |
| What qualifications were required to have a government position in Rome? | age and property requirements |
