Roman Republic Quiz

Roman Republic Quiz

Multiple Choice

People holding an office position can only rule for a limited time. For example, the Consuls could only rule for one year.

• The Twelve Tables of Law

• Term Limit

• Rule of Consilium

• Struggle of the order

Multiple Choice

The rule that consuls had to consult with the Senate about important decisions.

• Twelve Tables of Law

• Term Limit

• Rule of Consilium

• Struggle of the Order

Multiple Choice

These people were businessmen, knights, traders, farmers, etc. They paid taxes and fought as soldiers just as the Patricians did.

• Patricians

• Plebeians

• Freemen

• Slaves

Multiple Choice

Roman system of government after they broke away from the Etruscan king.

• Tables of Laws

• Term Limit

• Freedom

• Republic

Multiple Choice

Meaning "I forbid", it allowed consul to forbid or decline the other's decision.

• Term Limit

• Block

• Veto

• Rule of Consilium

Multiple Choice

These people were freed slaves and did not own land or hold positions in government.

• Patricians

• Plebeians

• Freemen

• Slaves

Multiple Choice

These people were the lowest order, were captured in conquered lands and born to others in their oder. Some were nannies or respected teachers but others lived difficult lives.

• Patricians

• Plebeians

• Freemen

• Slaves

Multiple Choice

When the Patricians and Plebeians unsuccessfully tried to agree on the order of their rights and roles in government.

• The Twelve Tables of Law

• Term Limit

• Struggle of the Order

• Rules of Consilium

Multiple Choice

First form of Roman laws written by the Patricians. They had to be memorized by every boy.

• Twelve Tables of Law

• Term Limit

• Struggle of the Order

• Rules of Consilium

Multiple Choice

These people were top of society and some even claimed their ancestors were gods. They were originally the only ones who could hold office.

• Patricians

• Plebeians

• Freemen

• Slaves