Question

Which of the following shows how the Greek city-states and the Roman Republic were similar? Select all that apply. (-Both had similar geographical settings-
-Both began with settlements in city-states in close proximity-
-Both had representative forms of government-
-Both treated women well, giving them freedoms and civic position-
-Both were concerned with building a naval power-

Answer 1

The correct answers are:

- Both had similar geographical settings;

Both, the Greeks and the Romans were originally situated in peninsular places, surrounded by water on three sides, and in a Mediterranean climate type places.

- Both began with settlements in city-states in close proximity;

The Greeks began and ended (by the Macedonians conquering them) as city-states, never managing to create a unified country or empire. The Romans, on the other hand, started in a city-state model, but expanded and became one huge unified empire.

- Both were concerned with building a naval power;

Since both were surrounded by sea, they were concerned with building a naval power. The Greeks were more into it, as they had multiple conflicts on sea, while the Romans had a very powerful navy, but rarely came to use it.