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 times of crisis, what did the Roman Republic do differently?

• They elected new Senate members who took full control of the government.
• They allowed the army to run the country.
• They selected a dictator to rule with absolute power for a short time.
• They elected a king to permanently take control.

Which best describes the purpose of a system of “checks and balances”?

• All merchants will have an equal opportunity to trade.
• Laws will be written fairly for everyone.
• The military will be paid for their service.
• No one branch of the government will become stronger than another.

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

Which statement best describes the Punic Wars?

• A series of wars between Rome and Egypt that lasted almost 1000 years.
• A brutal battle between Rome and the Huns that nearly brought about the end of the Roman Empire.
• A series of three wars between Rome and Carthage that led to the expansion of the Roman Republic.
• Several wars that were fought between the Roman Empire and Christians.

The language of the Romans; language of law, medicine and science. (examples: et cetera, curriculum, veto)

• Spanish
• Roman
• English
• Latin

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

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

While at war with other cities, Rome chose _____ to rule their city. These rulers had absolute power and only served for _____. 

• dictators; 1 year
• kings; 1 year
• dictators; 6 months
• kings; 6 months