Ancient Rome

In addition to their own developments, the Romans borrowed many ideas from the Etruscans and the 

• Chinese
• Greeks
• Egyptians
• Mesopotamians

In what sea was Rome a peninsula, which allowed it to prosper in trade and interact with and conquer other lands? 

• Red
• Black
• Mediterranean
• Arabian

In 509 BC, the Romans rebelled against what people and monarchy and set up a new type of government?

• Carthaginians
• Egyptians
• Greeks
• Etruscans

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

• Plebeians
• Patricians
• Monarchs
• Aristocrats

What commoners such as artisans shopkeepers, and owners of small farms were called 

• Aristocrats
• Patricians
• Monarchs
• Plebeians

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Who could be a Roman citizen?

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

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

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

• Consuls
• Praetors
• Tribunes
• Senators

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