6th Grade Chapter 11

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 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 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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What were the rights and responsibilities of Roman citizens? 

• Vote
• Pay taxes
• Serve in the army
• All of the above

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

• Consuls
• Praetors
• Tribunes
• Senators

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What does a consul's right to reject each other's decisions called?

• Tax
• Veto
• Oversee
• Affirm

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

• Forum

• House of Representatives

• Congress

• Senate

What were the first written code of laws that Plebeians demanded be put into writing so judges would have to follow them?

• The Twelve Tables

• The Ten Commandments

• Civic Duty

• The Eightfold Path