Roman Republic Test Practice

What was the benefit to Rome's geographic location?

• It was isolated from outsiders from multiple mountain ranges
• It was full of multiple natural resources
• It was centrally located for trade and expansion
• It was close to numerous rivers for irrigation

Large estates owned by Patricians and worked by slaves were known as:

• Agoras
• Forums
• Aqueducts
• Latifundias

Julius Caesar was assassinated because:

• he was giving land and Senate seats to men loyal to him
• he was made dictator for life
• he captured the region of Gaul
• he was part of the First Triumvirate

Like Greek agoras, Roman cities had a forum for ___________________.

• Public executions of felons
• markets & public gatherings 
• political rallies
• government protests

All of the following are true about the Twelve Tables EXCEPT:

• They were Rome's first codified laws
• They established due process
• They increased the power of the Patricians
• They were hung in the Forum for all to see

Which was not a contribution to the fall of the Roman Republic?

• Civil War
• Devaluation of currency
• spread of slavery
• religious conflict

All of the following are key political contributions of Rome EXCEPT:

• Innocent until Proven Guilty
• Due Process
• Checks-n-Balances
• Direct Democracy

Who had the most influence within Roman society?

• Plebeians
• Patricians
• Priests
• Consuls

Rome is situated along which river?

• Tiber
• Rubicon
• Adige
• Po

________are 2 officials elected by the senators who serve for 1-year terms. 

• Consuls
• Senate
• Tribunes
• Dictators

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