Ancient Rome

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

• Plebeians
• Patricians
• Monarchs
• Aristocrats

What commoners such as artisans shopkeepers, and owners of small farms were called 

• Aristocrats
• Patricians
• Monarchs
• Plebeians

What was the name for the large, open, market in the center of town?

• Agora
• Forum
• Market
• Mercado

The Roman legal system was called the Law of the what?

• 12 Tables
• 14 Tablets
• Bronze Plaques
• Republic

What is a form of government called in which the leader is put into office by citizens with the right to vote?

• Republic
• Monarchy
• Empire
• Theocracy

Which popular Roman attraction is pictured?

• Colosseum
• Pantheon
• Circus Maxiums
• Forum

What were the two top officials in the Roman government chosen to serve one year?

• Consuls
• Praetors
• Tribunes
• Senators

Which civilization most influenced Rome's religion, art, government, and architecture?

• Egyptians

• Mesopotamians

• Greeks

• Mesoamericans

A form of government in which citizens elect their leaders

• legion

• republic

• patricians

He was a dictator of Rome and later killed by senators because he became too powerful.

• Julius Ceasar
• Ceasar Augustus
• Constantine
• Sparticus