Rome Quiz #2

In what sea was Rome a peninsula, which allowed it to prosper in trade and interact with and conquer other lands? 

• Red
• Black
• Mediterranean
• Arabian

In 509 B.C. what form of government in which citizens elect their own leaders did Romans choose over the Etruscan monarchy?

• Republic

• Theocracy

• Oligarchy

• Empire

What were wealthy landowners called who made up Rome's ruling class? 

• Plebeians
• Patricians
• Monarchs
• Aristocrats

Who could be a Roman citizen?

• Only patrician men
• Only plebeian men
• Both patrician and plebeian men
• Both patrician and plebeian women

What were the rights and responsibilities of Roman citizens? 

• Vote
• Pay taxes
• Serve in the army
• All of the above

What were the jobs of consuls?

• Pay taxes and head the army
• Head the army and run the Forum
• Build temples and head the army
• Head the army and run the government

What does a consul's right to reject each other's decisions called?

• Tax
• Veto
• Oversee
• Affirm

Rome's important legislative or law-making body of 300 Patrician men who served for life

• Forum

• House of Representatives

• Congress

• Senate

Who were the legislative body of plebeians that elected consuls and passed laws?

• Tribunes

• Assembly

• Senate

• Consuls

Who could rule with absolute power for a short period of time during a crisis?

• King
• Senator
• Dictator
• President