Roman Republic Quiz

According to Legend, who was Rome founded by?

• Julius Caesar

• Jupiter & Mars

• Spartacus

• Romulus & Remus

Which statement is FALSE about the Roman Republic?

• Two consuls led the government together.

• Members of the Senate served for life.

• Women could be elected to the Senate but could not serve as consuls.

• Tribunes were elected to represent the Plebians.

When Rome's final _____ was overthrown, the Roman Republic began.

• emperor

• king

• pope

• dictator

Who were the plebeians?

• upper class

• slaves

• politicans

• common people

True or False: Early on in the Roman Republic, Patricians controlled all decisions. Plebeians had no political voice.

• True

• False

How was Rome affected when the plebeians left in 494 BC?

• Patricians gained more political power and closed the city walls.

• Plebeians moved to Northern Africa to settle.

• There was no working force, the city came to a halt.

• With less people in Rome, Patricians worked as farmers.

What was posted in the forum for all Romans to see in 451 BC?

• Twelve Tables

• Ten Commandments

• Thirteen Laws

How many branches made up the Roman Republic?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 5

True or False: The Senate was mostly made up of plebeians.

• True

• False

These people could vote on behalf of a group of citizens.

• consuls

• representatives

• farmers

• senators