Roman Republic

Ancient Rome was ruled by kings in its early years.

• True

• False

Between 600 and 509 B.C., kings ruled the Romans. How many kings did they have?

• 7

• 27

• 77

Why did the Romans rise up against the 7th king?

• He was cruel.

• He was old.

Rome was a republic. What is a republic?

• People choose their leaders.

• People make the laws.

In order to vote in ancient Rome, what did a male citizen need to have?

• money & property

• money & good looks

• property & good looks

Who made the laws in ancient Rome?

• Senate

• Councilrama

• Assembly

What two people shared power equally over all of Rome?

• Senators

• Consuls

• Presidents

What does "Veto" mean?

• I love it!

• I forbid!

• I go!

What did one consul shout to stop the actions of the other consul?

• Stop!

• Veto!

• No!

The Senate was made of rich, powerful families called what?

• patricians

• richfamilolas

• plebians