The Roman Republic

Who did the Romans overthrow to begin their own government?

• the Latins
• the Romans
• the Etruscans 
• the Italians

What type of government do the Romans establish?

• Republic
• Democracy
• Dictatorship
• Tyranny

Why did the Romans overthrow the Etruscans?

• The Etruscan kings were cruel and abusing their power.
• The Romans were out of control and wanted all the power in Italy.
• The Peloponnesian War had left the city-state weak. 
• Julius Caesar planned to become a dictator. 

How many Roman soldiers made up a legion?

• 3,000- 6,000
• 1,000- 2,000
• 7,000- 8,000
• 10,000

These two members of the Roman government commanded the army and directed the city's government. 

• Legionaries
• Senators
• Kings
• Consuls

How long was a consul's term? 

• 1 year
• 4 years
• 10 years
• for life

Members of this elite government body were appointed for life. They had great influence over foreign and domestic policy. 

• the Senate
• the Republic
• Consuls
• the Assembly

In times of crisis, the Romans would appoint a __________ who had absolute power. 

• monarch
• dictator 
• president
• tyrant

One famous Roman dictator from history, known for heroically stepping down after he was no longer needed was: 

• Julius Caesar
• Brutus 
• Tarquinius
• Cincinnatus

(1) In what way did the Mediterranean Sea benefit Rome the most?

• trade
• protection
• religion
• isolation