6 World History Module 5 Ancient Rome

Rome strengthened its navy after which war?

• The First Punic War

• The Second Punic War

• The Roman-Greek War

• The Egyptian War

After the Punic Wars, Rome gained control of and become a power in which sea?

• The Nile Sea

• The Mediterranean Sea

• The Black Sea

• The Ionian Sea

With new naval power and access to trade routes after the Punic Wars, Rome became very _____.

• poor/in debt

• focused on agriculture

• wealthy

Which part of the Roman Republic government is also in our modern, United States government?

• A Senate with 300 members

• The ability to appoint a dictator

• A group of plebeians who acted as judges in the courts

• 3 branches: legislative, executive, and judicial

Democratic principles are still present in modern government. During ancient times, which democratic principle was true of the Roman Republic.

• Citizens voting directly on issues

• Citizens choosing officials to represent them and vote on issues

• Citizens had no influence over the government

• They could elect Consuls but not Senators

What was a major victory for the Plebeians as they tried to gain more equality within society?

• Gaining additional farm land

• The first plebeian senator being elected

• Having a written law code

• Women being allowed citizenship

Who were the Patricians of ancient Roman society?

(there is more than 1 correct answer)

• Formed the Senate

• Ruling/wealthy class of Roman population

• Advised the Consuls on government decisions

• The largest class/group within the Roman population

The first law code spelled out the rights of all citizens, patricians and plebeians alike. What was that first law code called?

• The Twelve Tables

• The Code of Hammurabi

• The Code of Law

• The Magna Carta

Why did the Roman Republic have two leaders called Consuls?

• To allow 1 man and 1 woman to lead

• To prevent any one person from gaining too much power

• To have 1 person from each of the 2 major political parties

Rome eventually transitioned from a Republic to an Empire. What was the major difference between those two governments?

• The Republic was an indirect democracy while the Empire was a direct democracy

• The Republic had written laws while the Empire did not.

• The Republic was ruled by elected leaders while the Empire was ruled by leaders who inherited power.

• The Republic preferred peace while the Empire sought war.