Chapter 12 Test Review (The Roman Republic)

How is the geography of Italy similar to the geography of Greece?

• Both are located on peninsulas.

• Both have access to the Atlantic Ocean for trade.

• Both grew papyrus.

• Both are located in desert climates.

Why is a forum useful to a city?

• It provides a place for people to gather.

• It offers a way to transport goods.

• It helps people to defend their cities.

• It allows armies to to travel easily.

Why did the Romans overthrow King Tarquin and form a republic?

• The king could not provide enough food.

• The king ruled harsly and mistreated the people.

• The kings believed that they were gods.

• The king could not protect Rome from invaders

Which best describes Rome's republic?

• All men and women elect their leaders.

• Only the wealthy can vote.

• Citizens have the right to vote and choose their leaders.

• A king rules over the people.

Which of the following best characterizes the Roman's attitude towards other cultures?

• Ignorant--they did not care to learn from others.

• Open-minded--they enjoyed learning from others.

• Stubborn--they insisted that they were the best and refused to hear other ideas.

• Furious--they were mad that other cultures existed.

Which of the following did the Romans borrow from the Greeks or Etruscans?

• Maniples, democracy, philosophy

• Mythology, maniples, monotheism

• An alphabet, religious ideas, building styles

• Religious ideas, tyranny, building styles

How were loyal allies sometimes rewarded by Rome?

• They were made Roman citizens.

• They were given back their land.

• They were freed from taxes.

• They were made Senators.

What is the purpose of checks and balances?

• To identify the most important branch of government.

• To determine who can and cannot participate in government.

• To limit the power of each branch of government.

• To increase the power of certain government leaders.

How did plebeians first gain more rights in the republic and access to political offices?

• They went on strike.

• They wrote a petition.

• They started and won a war.

• They paid the patricians.

Why were the tribues of the plebeians so powerful in Rome?

• They served as leaders in times of emergency.

• They judged important cases.

• They protected the name of patricians.

• They could veto any law or action of any magistrate.