The Roman Republic

Who was the Trojan who fled Troy after the city was destroyed, and whose descendants are believed to have founded Rome?

• Paris

• Helen

• Aeneas

• Romulus

How was the city of Rome founded?

• A powerful king named Romanus conquered the land and took over.

• The city was founded by two brothers, Romulus and Remus

• The city was founded by a man named Julius Caesar.

• Alexander the Great founded Rome during his conquests.

What was Rome's original form of government?

• A democracy

• A dictatorship

• An oligarchy

• A monarchy

What date is given for the founding of Rome?

• 753 BCE

• 509 BCE

• 476 CE

• 1453 CE

Who was Rome's first king?

• Remus

• Augustus

• Romulus

• Alexander

Which form of government did Rome adopt in 509 BCE?

• A dictatorship

• An oligarchy

• A democracy

• A republic

What was a plebeian?

• A wealthy, powerful citizen who had a say in the government

• A common citizen, such as a peasant or craftsman

• Plebeians don't actually exist.

What was a patrician?

• A wealthy, powerful citizen who had a say in the government.

• A common citizen, such as a peasant or craftsman.

• Patricians don't exist either.

How was the Roman Republic divided up?

• A dictator had all the power

• A president, Congress, and judiciary much like the US

• Into three branches, which were the magistrates, Senate, and Assembles and Tribunes

Who was at the top of the government within the Roman Republic?

• Senators

• Primaries

• Consuls

• The king