Lesson 33: Rise of the Roman Republic

Who first ruled early Rome?

• A. Etruscan kings

• B. military consuls

• C. Roman senators

• D. plebeian assemblies

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

• A. where Rome should be built.

• B. who would govern Rome next.

• C. how Rome could start colonies.

• D. when Rome would write its laws.

In the Roman Republic, patricians referred to ______________.

• A. every adult male citizen.

• B. everyone except slaves.

• C. wealthy landowning families.

• D. people with Greek ancestors.

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

• A. They had lost the right to vote.

• B. They preferred living in an empire.

• C. They had no say in making the laws.

• D. They preferred being ruled by a king

Who set up the Roman Republic?

• A. plebeians

• B. patricians

• C. Greek settlers

• D. Etruscan princes

How did plebeians serve the republic during its early years?

• A. as priests

• B. as soldiers

• C. as foreign advisers

• D. as government officials

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."

• A. a scribe

• B. a consul

• C. a tribune

• D. a senator

What was one major job of the consuls?

• A. to command the army

• B. to choose the lawmakers

• C. to perform religious rituals

• D. to construct public buildings

What event belongs in the blank space on the timeline?

• A. Roman Empire falls

• B. Plebeians elect a leader

• C. Plebeians refuse to fight

• D. Etruscans return to power

What was a result of the Conflict of the Orders?

• A. Plebeians lost the right to vote.

• B. Patricians gave up some power.

• C. Romans defeated the Greek navy.

• D. Etruscans won control over Rome