Roman Vocabulary Quiz

In Ancient Rome, official from the Patrician class who supervised the government and commanded the armies.

• Tribune

• Consul

• Patrician

• Plebeian

Basic unit of the Ancient Roman Army made up of 5,000 soldiers

• Veto

• Aqueduct

• Legion

• Assembly

In Ancient Rome, a member of the land-holding upper class.

• Patrician

• Plebeian

• Tribune

• Consul

To block a government action.

• Dictator

• Direct Democracy

• Veto

• Assembly

In Ancient Rome, underground or bridge-like stone structure that carried water from the hills into the cities.

• Bridge

• Forum

• Aqueduct

• Road

System of government in which officials are chosen by the people

• Tyranny

• Monarchy

• Direct Democracy

• Republic

Domination by one country of the political, economic, or cultural life of another country.

• Colonization

• Dictator

• Patrician

• Imperialism

Ruler who has complete control over a government, in Ancient Rome, a leader appointed to rule for 6 months in times of emergency.

• Consul

• Tribune

• Dictator

• Plebeian

In Ancient Rome, official who was elected by the Plebeians to protect their interests.

• Consul

• Patrician

• Plebeian

• Tribune

System of government in which citizens participate directly in the day-to-day affairs of government rather than through elected representatives.

• Republic

• Dictatorship

• Direct Democracy

• Monarchy