Rome as a Republic Review

Which of the following was the name of the wealthy ruling class in Rome?

• Plebians

• Centurians

• Patricians

• Olympians

In what way were the patricians and the plebeians the same?

• Both were farmers and merchants

• Both were members of the ruling class

• Both were able to become consuls

• Both paid taxes

True or False: Slaves in Rome were able to buy their freedom

• True

• False

Consuls were made up of ______ patricians and led the government and army of Rome.

• Two

• Three

• Four

• Five

Which of these was NOT a responsibility of the praetors?

• Collecting taxes

• Interpreting the law

• Serving as judges

• Leading armies

This was a leader that was chosen only during times of crisis to lead Rome

• Centurian

• Praetor

• Dictator

• Oligarch

Which of the following was NOT true about the Senate in Rome?

• Made up of 300 patrician men

• Each Senator served up to four terms

• Made laws

• Advised the consuls

What were the Twelve Tables?

• The 12 different groups of patricians that made up the Senate

• The 12 highest ranking members of the Assembly of Centuries

• The 12 major cities of the Roman empire

• A system of laws, derived from 12 bronze tablets, applied equally to all citizens

Which of these best summarizes the role of Tribunes in Roman society?

• Prisoners of war who could not vote or participate in any form of government

• Plebeian officials who voiced the concerns of the Plebs in the government

• The two patricians who led the government of Rome

• The judges who had served at least twelve years in the court and whose opinion was most highly valued

What was the name of the set of laws that applied to all non-Romans living in Rome?

• The Centurion Laws

• The Law of Nations

• The Rule of Law

• The Law of Plebs