Rise of the Roman Republic

Who first ruled early Rome?

• Etruscan kings

• The Pats

• The Plebs

• The Greeks

According to legend, events on a visit to the oracle at Delphi determined

• where Rome should be built.

• who would govern Rome next.

• how Rome could start colonies.

• when Rome would write its laws.

Who received the message from an oracle and led the removal of Etruscan rule?

• Brutus

• Caesar

• The Pats

• The Plebs

In the Roman Republic, patricians referred to

• every adult male citizen.

• everyone except slaves.

• wealthy landowning families.

• people with Greek ancestors.

Why were plebeians unhappy when the Roman Republic was first set up?

• They had lost the right to vote.

• They preferred living in an empire.

• The Pats held all the seats in the Senate. They had no say in making the laws.

• They preferred being ruled by a king.

Who set up the Roman Republic?

• Pats

• Plebs

• Greek Colonists

• Etruscan Kings

How did plebeians serve the republic during its early years?

• Plebs

• Soldiers

• Foreign advisers

• Government officals

In the Roman Republic, who might have spoken these words?

I was elected to the group that holds most of the power. I will keep this office all my

life. I help make laws and serve as a judge.

• scribe

• consul

• tribune

• senator

What was one major job of the consuls?

• to command the army

• to choose the lawmakers

• to perform religious rituals

• to construct public buildings

What was a result of the Conflict of the Orders?

• Plebeians lost the right to vote.

• Patricians gave up some power.

• Etruscans won control over Rome.