Quiz & Worksheet - The Founding & Early History of Rome

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How did Etruscan society differ from Roman society?

Roman art was more realistic. Etruscan architecture was more advanced.

Etruscan women had higher status. Etruscans had a more democratic government.

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1. Although the Romans claimed to be descendants from the civilized people of Troy, it is much more likely that they were descendants of Latins, who were _____.

Egyptian traders
Greek colonists
Etruscan natives
Northern barbarians

2. Which of the following made Italy a great place to start an empire?

A variety of natural resources
Strong natural border defenses
Plenty of good harbors for trade
Abundant fertile land

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About This Quiz & Worksheet

Make sure you know about influences on Roman civilization in order to pass this quiz. It will gauge your understanding of the founding and early history of Rome.

Quiz & Worksheet Goals

Use this printable worksheet and quiz to review:

Ancestors of early Romans
Geographic benefit of Italy
Sources of early Roman history
Greek colonization of Italy
Mythology of Rome's founding
Etruscan and Greek influences on Roman civilization

Skills Practiced

This quiz and worksheet allow students to test the following skills:

Reading comprehension - ensure that you draw the most important information from the lesson on the founding and early history of Rome
Information recall - access the knowledge you've gained regarding the sources of early Roman history
Defining key concepts - ensure that you can accurately answer questions about important terms and phrases, such as the Etruscans
Knowledge application - use your knowledge to answer a question about the mythology of Rome's founding

Additional Learning

To learn more about this topic, review the accompanying lesson called The Founding Of Ancient Rome & Rome's Early History. This lesson covers the following objectives:

Identify the geographic challenges and benefits of Italy
Identify the early inhabitants of Rome
Understand the impact of the Latin invasion
Know the mythological tale of Rome's founding

The Founding of Ancient Rome & Rome's Early History