Roman Republic

Which of the following terms refers to the equal treatment of all citizens?

• Rule of Law

• Separation of Powers

• Republican Government

• Innocent until proven guilty

What is one way the Roman Republic influenced the American government?

• They broke society into social classes.

• They had a representative government.

• It separated the federal and state governments.

• It encouraged the separation of church and state

How does the cultural diffusion of the Phoenicians impact us today?

• It provides a basis for modern religion.

• It influenced the food styles of the United States.

• It influenced our alphabet.

• It provided ideas for the Romans which we use in our government.

How were Phoenicians able to spread their ideas throughout the region?

• They were successful traders.

• They were successful warriors

• They defeated Rome in the Punic Wars

• They established multiple colonies in Australia.

What was one of the effects of the Punic Wars?

• Rome had a strong navy.

• There are now elephants on the Italian Peninsula.

• Rome abandoned their navy.

• Rome was able to conquer more civilizations.

Which of the following refers to a citizen's responsibility to participate in government, society, and the military.

• civic duty

• rule of law

• individual rights

• popular sovereignty

What is one way the founders of the U.S. adopted the Roman Republic?

• The separation of powers would avoid power struggles between the braches.

• Separating the branches to help control the civilians.

• Creating branches to allow people more say in government.

• Splitting the lawmaking duties to make it easier for politicians.

What was one of the major causes of the Punic Wars?

• Religion

• Wanting to build an empire

• Control over trade routes

• Wanting to conquer the Persians

Rule of law, separation of powers, civic duty, and representative government are all....

• Democratic principles from Rome

• Ideas established in Sparta

• Rights of Roman women

• Aspects of the monarchy

How were plebeians limited in the Roman government?

• They were not able to be consuls

• They were not allowed to vote

• They could not be in the Legislature

• Patricians continued to hold most of the power