Roman Republic

What is the purpose of checks and balances?

• To identify the most important branch of government
• To determine who can and cannot participate in government
• To limit the power of each branch of government
• To increase the power of certain government leaders

How did Italy's geography help the Romans conquer the Italian Peninsula?

• It was easy for soldiers to travel across.
• It was too mountainous for invaders.
• It had no major waterways to cross.
• It had easy access to the rest of Europe.

In the newly formed Roman republic, who could be active in government?

• Every person.
• All adult males
• All free adult males
• All free adults

Which of the following did the Romans NOT borrow from the Greeks or Etruscans?

• The acropolis

• Mythology

• An alphabet

• Religious ideas

Which of the following was considered the main role of Roman women?

• They elected magistrates.
• They bore and raised children.
• They managed the family business.
• They passed important laws.

What does the United States government share in common with the ancient government of the Roman republic?

• Direct democracy
• Separation of powers
• Aediles and fasces
• Equal voting rights

Rome was built along the

• Adriatic Sea
• Tiber River.
• Apennines.
• Alps.

In the Roman Republic, what happened if the two consuls disagreed in an emergency?

• A dictator was appointed.
• A third  consul was appointed.
• The senate made the final decision.
• All citizens voted.

What was the most powerful part of the Roman Republic?

• Dictator
• Plebeians
• Patricians
• Senate

Which of the following is typical of the geography of Rome?

• It was made up of islands.
• It was built on seven hills and the Tiber River flows through it.
• The land was mountainous.
• It was built on seven hills and the Mediterranean Sea runs through it.