Ancient Rome Part I

A wealthy, upperclass person in the Ancient Roman Republic

• patrician

• plebeian

• counsul

• dictator

Which group most heavily influenced Roman art and architecture?

• Babylonians
• Greeks
• Egyptians
• Persians

Why did the Romans create the republic?

• So they would not have a king in control.
• To defend themselves.
• So that every person could be a citizen.
• So that judges could make laws.

Who were the two main characters in the story that tells the beginnings of Rome?

• Romulus & Remus
• Zeus & Hera
• Ronulus & Roman
• Bill & Ted

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

• Chinese
• Greeks
• Egyptians
• Mesopotamians

In 509 B.C. what form of government in which citizens elect their own leaders did Romans choose over the Etruscan monarchy?

• Republic

• Theocracy

• Oligarchy

• Empire

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

• Aristocrats
• Patricians
• Monarchs
• Plebeians

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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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What were the jobs of consuls?

• Pay taxes and head the army
• Head the army and run the Forum
• Build temples and head the army
• Head the army and run the government

Rome's important legislative or law-making body of 300 Patrician men who served for life

• Forum

• House of Representatives

• Congress

• Senate