33: The Rise of the Roman Republic

Who were the first kings (monarchy) of Rome?

• Egyptians

• Etruscans

• Greeks

• Latians

In the Roman Republic, patricians referred to ________.

• wealthy landowners.

• the majority of the people.

• everyone but slaves.

• everyone who was male.

What event belongs in the blank space on the timeline?

• Roman Empire falls

• Plebeians elect all leaders

• Plebeians go on strike (sit on hill).

• Etruscans return to power

Which of the following would a plebeian most likely say?

• "I'm glad that I don't serve in the Senate."

• "In the Republic, I own my own land."

• "I fight Rome's wars, but I can't vote."

• "In the Republic, I serve as a priest."

Why did the plebeians want laws to be written?

• so their children could learn to read in Roman schools

• so the patricians could pass new laws easily

• so their land would be protected from the government

• so the patricians couldn't change laws too easily

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

• The preferred living under the king.

• They had lost their right to vote.

• The had no say in making the laws.

• They preferred living in an empire.

What changed as a result of the action taking place in this image?

• Patricians had less power than before.

• Scribes became the most powerful people in Rome.

• Plebeians followed more laws than before.

• Priests became the most important people in Rome.

What was the final change that made plebeians equal citizens?

• the right to serve as senators and consuls

• the right to write down laws

• the right to pass laws for all Romans

• the right to choose their own king