Fast & Curious: Rise of the Roman Republic

Who first ruled early Rome?

• Etruscan kings

• military consuls

• Roman senators

• plebeian assemblies

What is a republic?

• a form of government in which a single ruler makes decisions

• a form of government in which leaders are elected to represent the people

• a form of government in which all the people make decisions

• a country with a national government and individual states

In the Roman Republic, patricians referred to

• every adult male citizen.

• everyone except enslaved people

• wealthy landowning families.

• people with Greek ancestors.

What is the name for the artisan & craftsman's class? They made up 90% of the population & were required to serve in the army.

• plebeians

• patricians

• consuls

• tribunes

Why were plebeians unhappy when the Roman Republic was first set up?

• They had lost the right to vote.

• They preferred living in an empire.

• They had no say in making the laws.

• They preferred being ruled by a king.

Who set up the Roman Republic?

• plebeians

• patricians

• Greek settlers

• Etruscan princes

How did plebeians serve the republic during its early years?

• as priests

• as soldiers

• as foreign advisers

• as government officials

This is the most powerful political position in Rome. These men served 1-year terms, issued laws and were in charge of the army.

• plebeians

• patricians

• consuls

• tribunes

What was one major job of the consuls?

• to command the army

• to choose the lawmakers

• to perform religious rituals

• to construct public buildings

What is the Conflict of the Orders?

• A conflict between Rome and its neighboring tribes

• A conflict between Rome's rich and poor

• A conflict between the government and the military

• A conflict between religious groups