Semester Exam Study Guide (Dec. 2022)

Front

Which of the following was considered a main role of Roman women?
Options: They bore and raised children., They elected magistrates., Managed family business., They paid bills.

Back

They bore and raised children.

Front

Which of the following best demonstrates the Romans' fear of officials gaining too much powers?
Options:
limits on time in office,
use of togas,
kings being the ruler,
punishment

Back

limits on time in office

Front

Why were tribunes of the plebs so powerful in Roman government?

Back

They could veto any law or action of a magistrate.

Front

Rome's location gave it a natural advantage because

Back

It could not be attacked by seagoing ships.

Front

Which of the following was something that both wealthy and poor Romans had in common? living in villas, separation of powers, living in large homes, worshipping Roman gods

Back

worshipping Roman gods

Front

In the days before the Romans established a republic, who helped the kings rule?

Back

the senate

Front

What does the U.S. government share in common with the ancient government of the Roman republic? Options: direct democracy, equal voting rights, separation of powers

Back

separation of powers

Front

After winning civil wars, the military commanders Sulla and, later, Caesar

Back

made themselves dictators

Front

What are some Democratic features of the Roman Government?

Back

citizens elect officials and pass laws

Front

How would you describe Rome's government during the republic?

Back

It had democratic elements.