Rome Quiz

According to legend, the city of Rome was founded by

• Latin peoples who moved to Italy from ancient Egypt.
• Two men named Romulus and Remus who were raised by a wolf.
• The gods of Greece, who were looking for a new home.
• A Greek warrior named Achilles who had fled from the destruction of Athens.

How were the patricians and plebeians different?

• Plebeians were wealthy landowners and the patricians were common citizens.
• Plebeians had total control of the government and the patricians were common citizens.
• Plebeians and the patricians were both citizens of the Roman Republic.
• Plebeians were the common citizens of Rome and the patricians were wealthy landowners.

How did the Roman Senate gain more power over time?

• The Senate took over the tribunes and would not allow them to veto their decisions.
• The Senate could serve for life and gained control over finances of Rome.
• The Senate represented the common people, and elected magistrates.
• The Senate led the army and had power over all citizens.

How was the direct democracy of Ancient Athens different from the Roman Republic?

• A republic allows all citizens to vote for laws; a direct democracy allows citizens to elect officials to make laws.
• A republic allows all citizens to vote for a king; a direct democracy allows all citizens to vote for laws.
• A direct democracy allows all citizens to vote for laws; a republic allows all citizens to elect officials to govern.
• A direct democracy allows all citizens to vote for a king; a republic allows all citizens to vote for laws.

Which of the following is NOT an impact Julius Caesar had on Roman government and society?

• He declared himself dictator for life.
• He developed the first tripartite. 
• He made reforms to help the common people.
• He filled the Senate with loyal people.

Who were the most powerful magistrates in Rome?

• Consuls.
• Senate.
• Assemblies.
• Tribunes.

How did the system of checks and balances impact the Roman Republic?

• It allowed the Assemblies to control politics in Rome.
• It allowed all branches to control politics in Rome.
• It allowed the Senate to control politics in Rome.
• It allowed the consuls to control politics in Rome.

What principles from the Roman’s “Rule of Law” do we use in our legal system today?

• Treat others the way you want to be treated.
• Everyone is equal under the law and treated equally.
• Treat others nicely only if they are nice to you.
• Everyone is not equal, and some people are above the law.

What was the main reason Rome and Carthage fought the series of Punic Wars?

• They both wanted to show other civilizations how strong their military forces were.
• They both wanted to spread their religious beliefs throughout the ancient world.
• They both wanted to control the island of Sicily.
• They both wanted to have power over the trade routes and wealth in the Mediterranean.

How is Roman geography similar to other early civilizations?

• Rome had extensive dry deserts that limited farming and protected the city.
• Rome had high mountains surrounding it that made communication and trade difficult.
• Rome was centered along a river that allowed farming and trade to flourish.
• Rome was thousands of miles from a large body of water which prevented attacks by invaders.