The Roman Republic

When was the Roman Republic established?

• 510 BCE

• 600 BCE

• 450 BCE

• 287 BCE

When did the Roman Republic end?

• 49 BCE

• 31 BCE

• 44 BCE

• 27 BCE

The Etruscans ruled Rome before the Roman Republic.

• True

• False

Who ended the Roman Republic?

• Alexander the Great

• Tarquin the Great

• Augustus

• Julius Caesar

How often was the election of consuls?

• once a month

• once a quarter

• once every five years

• once a year

Which of the following about the consuls in the Roman Republic is true?

• Consuls made their own decisions without following the senate's advice

• When two consuls disagreed, they could take turns making the final decision

• The commoners in the Roman Republic did not gain the right of being a consul until 367 BCE

• Everybody in the Roman Republic, regardless of his or her citizenship, could participate in the election of consuls.

Under Roman laws, how long could a dictator hold the power.

• 6 months

• 18 months

• 3 months

• 12 months

The purpose of the Twelve Tables was to make all the citizens aware of the Roman laws and constitution.

• True

• False

Why did the plebeians establish their own assembly in 494 BCE?

• They wanted to have equal rights as the patricians.

• They were bored.

• They wanted to have freedom of speech.

• They wanted to get more land.

Who killed Julius Caesar?

• a group of senators

• Marc Anthony

• Cleopatra VII

• Octavian