Roman Republic and Empire

Classical Rome: Republic to Empire

Open Ended

List two things that you see and describe what you think is happening in this painting.

Multiple Choice

What peninsula is Rome located on?

• The Italian Peninsula

• The Iberian Peninsula

• The Balkan Peninsula

• The Peloponnese

Multiple Choice

What geographic feature made it easy for Rome to be united?

• Rugged Mountains

• Vast Oceans

• Flat Plains

• River Valleys

Multiple Choice

government in which people choose their representatives/leaders

• Empire

• Republic

• Democracy

• Dictatorship

Multiple Choice

The name of the set of elected officials that were chosen representatives of the people of Rome and voted on important issues. (We have one of these in our US Congress today).

• House of Representatives

• The Great Council

• Kingsmen

• Senate

Multiple Choice

What was the name of the Roman set of laws that were publicly displayed at the Forum (city center) so every citizen could see them?

• Hammurabi's Code

• The Ten Commandements

• The Twelve Tables

• The Law Codes of Moses

Multiple Choice

The Romans had a republic, in which citizens participated in government by --

• voting for representatives.

• voting of issues.

• listening to their king.

Multiple Choice

The social class made up of craftsmen, merchants, and poor farmers.

• Slaves

• Patricians

• Untouchables

• Plebeians

Multiple Choice

The social class made up of wealthy, land owners.

• Slaves

• Patricians

• Untouchables

• Plebeians

Multiple Choice

A ruler with absolute power, could be appointed/elected in a time of emergency

• Dictator

• Emperor

• Consul

• Senator