Ancient Rome

Upon what river was Rome built?

• Nile River

• Euphrates River

• Tiber River

• Mississippi River

Which was considered the main role of Roman women?

• elect magistrates

• managed the family business

• to pass important laws

• bore and raised children

Which measures best demonstrates the Romans’ fear of overly powerful officials?

• Limits on time in office

• The Race of Honors

• Divide between patricians and plebians

• Use of togas

Who could vote in the Roman republic?

• Every person

• Roman women

• All free male and female adults

• adult males

Government in which citizens have a right to vote.

• communist

• oligarchy

• republic

• monarchy

What does our government share in common with the ancient government of the Roman republic?

• Separation of powers

• Direct democracy

• Aediles and fasces

• Equal voting rights

Why were tribunes of the plebs so powerful in Roman government?

• protected patricians

• served as leaders in times of emergency

• judged important cases

• they could veto any law

How did life change for Rome’s poor as the empire got bigger?

• Jobs were easier to find

• had more land to farm.

• moved to the cities for work

• Relationships with landowners improved

What did both wealthy and poor Romans have in common?

• had running water in their homes

• Worshiped Roman gods

• Lived in villas

• Owned many slaves

After winning civil wars, the military commanders Sulla and Caesar

• became dictators.

• urged the poor to riot.

• left the army

• joined the senate.