Founding of Rome/Roman Society

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

• an empire

• a monarchy

• a republic

• a colony

The __________ were the ruling class of ancient Rome.

• Etruscans

• Greeks

• patricians

• Plebeians

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

The ______________ were the ordinary citizens in ancient Rome.

• Etruscans

• Greeks

• plebeians

• Patricians

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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

Who were the two main characters in the story that tells the beginnings of Rome?

• Romulus & Remus
• Zeus & Hera
• Ronulus & Roman
• Bill & Ted

According to legend, Romulus and Remus were raised by a ____.

• elephant
• dog
• wolf
• bear

What happened to Romulus and Remus after they grew up?

• They lived happily ever after
• Romulus killed Remus
• Remus killed Romulus
• Both died

Rome was located on the _________ River.

• Danube
• Euphrates
• Nile
• Tiber

The rape of Lucretia resulted in

• the Romans kicking out the king and setting up republic

• The Romans allowing the king to rule, but only if he kicked his son out of Rome

• The Romans to kick out the king and begin a dictatorship

• The Romans to kill the king and select another king to rule