Roman Republic TEST -Fall 2024

Who were Romulus and Remus?

• the mythical founders of Rome
• opposing generals in a war
• explorers on a famous river
• colonists from ancient Greece

Slaves who became gladiators were required to fight to

• entertain an audience.

• train war horses.

• protect the city.

• establish colonies.

What was the difference between the Greek and Roman gods?

• They had different names.
• They had the same rituals.
• They had the same worshippers.
• They had different personalities.

Who first ruled early Rome?

• Etruscan kings
• military consuls
• Roman senators
• plebeian assemblies

In the Roman Republic, the title of Patricians referred to

• wealthy landowning families.
• every adult male citizen.
• everyone except slaves.
• people with Greek ancestors.

How did Plebeian males serve the republic during its early years?

• as soldiers

• as priests

• as foreign advisers

• as government officials

Why did the Plebeians want laws to be written?

• so they could be just like the Mesopotamians

• so their land would be protected by the government
• so the government could not pass new laws too quickly
• so their children could learn to read in Roman schools

How many members of the Senate were there? How many consuls?

• 300 Senators and 2 consuls

• 100 Senators and 1 consul

• 2 Senators and 1 consul

• 10 Senators and 300 consuls

What were the Twelve Tables?

• laws written on tablets
• a council of senators
• a council of plebeians
• tables around which senators met

What is an aqueduct?

• A man-made channel used for delivering water

• A place to bathe
• A bathroom
• An ancient church