The Roman Republic

What continent is Rome located in?

• North America

• Africa

• Europe

• South America

What country is Rome located in?

• France

• England

• Italy

• Germany

What was the main freshwater source of Rome?

• The Mediterranean Sea

• The Po River

• The Tiber River

• The Tyrrhenian Sea

The Alps and Apennine Mountains provided Rome with?

• Trade routes

• Food source

• Natural barriers against invaders

Rome's government was a

• Republic

• Monarchy

• Oiigarchy

• Dictatorship

How many members did the Roman Senate have?

• 500

• 200

• 300

• 700

What were the Twelve Tables?

• Laws which enforced taxes on farm goods

• Rules for doing business between neighboring cities.

• Written laws based on the idea that all citizens had a right to the protection of the law

What kingdom did the Roman's overthrow to establish a Republic?

• The Etruscans

• The Sardinians

• The Celts

• The Dorians

What class controlled the Roman Republic during it's early years?

• The Plebians

• The Equites

• The Patricians

• The Freedmen

What was the role of a dictator the Roman Republic?

• To pass tax reforms

• To direct senate meetings

• To lead the army in times of trouble