Ancient Roman Test Review

Which of the following is an example of a benefit of becoming a Roman citizen?

• A.Increased protection and stable government in the new territories
• A.It decreased the size of their army with new citizens
• A.Increased rebellion from conquered people
• A.Decreased trade with new territories

Which of the following is not a contribution of the Etruscan people?

• temple design
• first sewers
• alphabet and numbers
• religion

The Twelve Table of Rome were posted publicly for all to see. Why is this an important benefit to Roman people?

• Everyone knew what the laws were so the courts had to be more fair with their judgements
• So the judges could be more strict
• There was no real benefit
• So people knew how they could manipulate the system

In the early years of the Roman Republic real political power belonged to which group?

• The Senate
• The Tribunes
• The Assemblies
• The Judges

What is a social norm?

• What is normal to you
• Something that is unacceptable in society
• Something highly prized by people
• A religious ceremony to honor the gods

Why are cities like Rome built on hills?

• fertile soil
• for defense (high ground)
• to avoid flooding
• more resources available

Who founded the city of Rome?

• Remus
• Aeneas
• Lucius Tarquinius
• Romulus

A government where citizens elect their leaders to govern them is called a _____________?

• Monarchy
• Oligrchy
• Republic
• Democracy

Who had the power to veto the elected magistrates?

• The Senate
• The Assemblies
• The Tribunes
• The Judges

What are checks and balances?

• It is where each branch of the government has some measure of influence over the other branches 
• a piece of paper that you cash at the bank for money
• It is when the Senate blocks the leader's decisions
• How the government is divided into the separate parts