Rome Quiz

Rome Quiz

6th - 8th Grade

29 Qs

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Rome Quiz

Rome Quiz

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6th - 8th Grade

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29 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

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.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who were the most powerful magistrates in Rome?

Consuls.
Senate.
Assemblies.
Tribunes.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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.

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