Rise of the Roman Republic

Who first ruled early Rome?

• Etruscan kings

• military consuls

• Roman senators

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.

In the Roman Republic, patricians referred to

• every adult male citizen.

• everyone except slaves

• wealthy landowning families.

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.

• They had no say in making the laws

Who set up the Roman Republic?

• plebeians

• patricians

• Greek Settlers

How did plebeians serve the republic during its early years?

• as priests

• as soldiers

• 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 senator

• a scribe

What was a result of the Conflict of the Orders?

• Plebeians lost the right to vote.

• Patricians gave up some power.

• Romans defeated the Greek navy.

How could a Roman become a tribune?

• have a consul appoint him

• win the favor of the senators

• get the plebeians to elect him

Why did the plebeians want laws to be written?

• so the patricians could not change laws whenever they wished

• so their children could learn to read in Roman schools