Roman Review

In the Roman Republic, there were two main categories of social class. Which group included common artisans, merchants, and farmers?

• Patricians

• Plebeians

What was the main job of the Senate in the Roman Republic?

• Command the military.

• Make laws.

• Elect Tribunes.

• Choose Consuls.

The lengthy period of Roman peace, expansion, and stability was known as...

• the Pax Romana.

• the SPQR.

• the Roman Golden Age.

• the Roman Revolution.

Life in the Roman Empire was marked by social equality and a decrease in the use of slavery.

• True

• False

Which religion did the Romans at first try to stop and then later adopted it as its official religion?

• Islam

• Polytheism

• Judaism

• Christianity

Which of the following is a reason for the fall of the Roman Empire? CHOOSE ALL THAT APPLY.

• Taxation levels too low.

• Inflation ($ losing value).

• Lack of interest in political office.

• Constant slave revolts.

• Use of mercenaries in the military.

What was the name of the upper class in Ancient Rome?

• plebeians

• patricians

Rome is located on the ______________
peninsula.

• Iberian
• Floridian
• Italian
• African

Form of government started in Rome where the citizens have the power to elect their leaders. 

• Direct Democracy
• Republic
• Aristoracy
• Monarchy

The official code of laws for Rome was called:

• Hammurabi's Code
• The Twelve Tables
• 95 Thesis
• 10 Commandments