Early Roman Republic

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When the last Tarquinian (Etruscan) king was overthrown by the Romans, which type of government did they establish? Options: monarchy, republic, democracy, theocracy

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republic

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In order to have representation of various people in Rome, which three groups were created in the government? Options: Christians, Jews, Muslims; Senate, House of Representatives, Executive; Brahmins, Vaisyas, Sudras; Senate, tribunes, assemblies.

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Senate, tribunes, assemblies

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In times of crisis, what did the Roman Republic do differently? Options: They elected new Senate members who took full control of the government., They allowed the army to run the country., They selected a dictator to rule with absolute power for a short time., They elected a king to permanently take control.

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They selected a dictator to rule with absolute power for a short time.

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Which of the following statements most accurately describes the reasons that the plebeians demanded reforms in the republican government? Options: Plebeians could take no part in the Roman government., They were slaves with no rights at all., The patricians couldn’t hold public office., The patricians shared wealth with only a few upper class plebeians.

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Plebian exclusion from the Roman government.

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What does a person’s “civic duty” require them to do? Options: run for public office, participate in their government, trade only with local merchants, travel spreading the teachings of Christianity

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participate in their government

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In the early years of the Republic, who did the real power belong to? Options: the Roman king, the patricians, the plebeians, the generals

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the patricians

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The common people--workers, artisans, merchants--in Roman society were called -

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plebeians

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The nobles (rich powerful people) in Roman society were called -

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patricians

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Which statement best describes the Punic Wars?

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A series of three wars between Rome and Carthage that led to the expansion of the Roman Republic.

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How many hills was Rome built upon?

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7