Ancient Rome

Who could be a Roman citizen?

• Only patrician men
• Only plebeian men
• Both patrician and plebeian men
• Both patrician and plebeian women

What were wealthy landowners called who made up Rome's ruling class? 

• Plebeians
• Patricians
• Monarchs
• Aristocrats

Who are the commoners, such as artisans shopkeepers, and owners of small farms? 

• Aristocrats
• Patricians
• Monarchs
• Plebeians

What is a form of government called in which the leader is put into office by citizens with the right to vote?

• Republic
• Monarchy
• Empire
• Theocracy

What were the rights and responsibilities of Roman citizens? 

• Vote
• Pay taxes
• Serve in the army
• All of the above

In what way did plebeians not have the same rights as patricians?

• Could not veto laws and could not own a slave
• Could not marry patricians and could not serve in a government office
• Could not veto laws and could not own land
• Could not work with a patrician and could not borrow money

Who were the two top officials in the Roman government chosen to serve one year?

• Consuls
• Praetors
• Tribunes
• Senators

What were the jobs of consuls?

• Pay taxes and head the army
• Head the army and run the Forum
• Build temples and head the army
• Head the army and run the government

Whose job was to make sure the plebeians' concerns were brought to the government's attention?

• Praetors
• Consuls
• Tribunes
• Patricians

How long did Senators serve their term?

• Life
• Four years
• Eight years
• Two years