Early Rome

Why was the Law of Twelve Tables an important step?

• Rome had no laws before that time
• they gave plebeians citizenship for the first time
• they made laws public for all citizens to read
• they gave plebeians more rights than patricians

When the last Tarquinian (Etruscan) king was overthrown by the Romans, which type of government did they establish?

• monarchy
• republic
• democracy
• theocracy

In the early years of the Republic, who did the real power belonged to?

• the Roman king
• the patricians
• the plebeians
• the generals

The common people (NOT nobles) in Roman society were called -

• patricians
• plebeians
• senators
• consuls

The nobles (rich powerful people) in Roman society were called -

• Latins
• tribunes
• plebeians
• patricians

Which of the following is NOT true about Romulus and Remus?

• Twins born to a princess and Roman god of war
• Raised by a she-wolf
• Became gods after winning many wars
• Romulus killed Remus and became King of Rome

Roman society was divided into two groups: the _____ (common people) and the _____(wealthy and powerful).

• Patricians; Plebeians
• Plebeians; Patricians
• Peasants; Patricians
• Servants; Plebeians

A _______________ is a form of government in which citizens elect their leaders.

• an empire

• a monarchy

• a republic

• a colony

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CCSS.RL.8.9

Which one of the following statements is true?

• Plebeians were the ruling class.

• Patricians were wealthy landowners.

• Patricians and plebeians governed equally.

• Plebeians were the original founders of Rome.

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CCSS.RI.7.5

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CCSS.RI.9-10.5

The alphabet was a contribution from the Etruscans.

• True

• False

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