Roman Senate

During what period of Ancient Rome was the Senate the most powerful?

• Early Rome under the kings

• Roman Republic

• Roman Empire

Who appointed new senators during the Roman Republic?

• Consuls

• Emperor

• Tribunes

• Censor

Who appointed new senators during the Roman Empire?

• Consuls

• Emperor

• Tribunes

• Censor

Which of the following was not a requirement of a Roman senator?

• They had to be wealthy

• They needed to be of high moral character

• They had to be bankers

True or False: Roman senators did not get paid and were expected to spend their wealth on improving the state.

• True

• False

What did Emperor Augustus require of all senators during his reign?

• They must be over 6 feet tall

• They must be at least 60 years old

• They must be able to run a mile in under 8 minutes

• They must have over 1 million sesterces of wealth

How many senators were there throughout most of the history of the Roman Republic?

• 12

• 50

• 100

• 300

What special clothing was only allowed to be worn by Roman senators?

• Powdered wigs

• Gold rings

• Purple striped toga

• Square shaped hats

What building did the Roman senate meet in to discuss issues and vote on decrees?

• Curia

• Circus

• Pantheon

How long was the term of a Roman senator?

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 8 years

• They were appointed for life