The Rise of Roman Republic

Where is Rome located?

• Central Italy.

• Southern Greece.

• Norther Spain.

• Western France.

What architectural feature did the Romans adopt from the Etruscans?

• The arch.

• The spiral staircase.

• The obelisk.

• The dome.

Which of the following is something that the Romans adopted from the Etruscans?

• Chariot-racing & gladiator-fighting.

• Their religion and style of pottery.

• The use of columns in their temples.

• Their philosophical arguments against slavery.

Roman architecture and art is sometimes describe by historians as "Greco-Roman," because they...

• were heavily influenced by the Greeks.

• were primarily designed by a Roman named Greco.

• were imitating the Persian styles.

In ancient Rome, a member of the upper class.

• Patrician

• Plebeian

• Vizier

• Argonaut

In ancient Rome, one of the common people.

• Patrician

• Plebeian

• Vizier

• Argonaut

What is a republic?

• A form of government in which leaders are elected to represent the people.

• A form of government in which every citizen can vote on any law.

• A form of government in which the ruling power is in the hands of one person.

At the start of the Roman Republic, who could participate in the government?

• Only patricians.

• Only plebeians.

• Any Roman citizen.

Which of the following is something that the Roman Senate did NOT do?

• Share command of the army.

• Make decisions that were treated as laws.

• Acted as judges.

• Appointed other government officials.

2 elected leaders who shared command of the Roman army and acted as Rome's chief executive officers.

• Consuls

• Tribunes

• Viziers

• Khans