6th Grade Ancient Rome Test

What three continents did ancient Rome control land in?

• Europe, North America, Asia

• Europe, Africa, North America

• Asia, Europe, Africa

• Africa, Australia, Asia

What river runs through the city of Rome?

• Po River

• Tiber River

• Mediterranean Sea

• Rubicon River

Which body of water was at the center of trade for Rome?

• Atlantic Ocean

• Black Sea

• Mediterranean Sea

• Tiber River

Before Rome became a republic, who ruled them?

• the Etruscans

• the Greeks

• Great Britain

• the Egyptians

Why was Rome's republic so successful at first?

• Rome had duty, discipline, and courage.

• Rome had a strong military.

• Rome didn't allow rebellions.

• All of the above

What group of people were highest on the social hierarchy?

• Plebeians

• Freedmen

• Patricians

• Senators

Which social class made up the majority of Romans?

• Patricians

• Plebeians

• Slaves

• Freedmen

Who were the leaders of the Roman Republic?

• Tribunes

• Consuls

• Senators

• Citizens

What was the role of the consuls in the republic?

• could veto laws

• controlled all of the money

• army commanders and judges

• gained rights for the Plebeians

Who could veto laws in the republic?

• Senators

• Consuls

• Tribunes

• Citizens