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Why did Native Americans refer to pumpkins, beans, and corn as the "Three Sisters"?

  • Because they are typically grown together in a symbiotic way. (correct)
  • Because they are genetically related.
  • Because they were all thought to be female deities.
  • Because they are the only three crops Native Americans cultivated.

    • The Romans primarily used a polyculture farming method.

    False

    What was a primary motivation for Roman soldiers to engage in conflicts?

    loot

    Rome and _________ were the two powers vying for dominance in the Mediterranean during the Punic Wars.

    <p>Carthage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following ancient powers with their location:

    <p>Rome = Central Italy Carthage = North Africa Celts = North Italy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one consequence of Rome attracting people from all over the world?

    <p>A large standing army.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Rome and Carthage were allies, and never fought any wars.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why were Roman consuls eager to find conflicts each year?

    <p>to gain loot</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Romans maximized yields by adding nutrients like _________ or compost to their fields.

    <p>manure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following places with the bodies of water by which they were located:

    <p>Carthage = Mediterranean Sea Rome = Tyrrhenian Sea Italy = Adriatic Sea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the founding story, who was the first king of Rome?

    <p>Romulus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Roman kings were advised by a group called the magister equitum.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the name of the last king of Rome who was chased away?

    <p>Tarquinius Superbus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Roman kings created laws and judged ______.

    <p>criminals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the term to its description in early Roman history:

    <p>Senate = Advisory council of wise old men Consul = One of two elected leaders of the Republic Etruscan = The group that took over Rome before the Republic Magister Equitum = Second-in-command and leader of cavalry during a time of crisis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Roman legend, who were the twin brothers that founded Rome?

    <p>Romulus and Remus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant transition occurred in Rome in 509 BC?

    <p>Rome transitioned into a republic.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Rea Silvia was a Vestal Virgin who was forced to marry the war god Mars.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the Roman Republic, the consuls held power for life.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What specific geographic feature was essential for the trade and prosperity of early Rome?

    <p>The Tiber River</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The city-state of Rome was founded around ______ BCE.

    <p>753</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the purpose of appointing a dictator in the Roman Republic?

    <p>To rule during a crisis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happened to Remus according to the legend?

    <p>He was killed by Romulus.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Wars were fought in the Roman Republic to bring ______ to the city.

    <p>wealth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the provided information, which image depicts Romulus and Remus?

    <p>Image 3</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The evil king ordered Romulus and Remus to be raised in a temple as priests.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of animal is said to have nursed Romulus and Remus?

    <p>She-wolf</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Romulus and Remus killed their uncle freeing the ______.

    <p>king</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following key figures with their respective roles:

    <p>Rea Silvia = Mother of Romulus and Remus Mars = The war god and father of Romulus and Remus Romulus = The first king of Rome Remus = Killed by his brother</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was significant about the location of the city of Rome in its early days?

    <p>It was located on a hilltop near the Tiber River, a key location for trade.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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