Chapter 10 Test Review-Roman Republic

What is a legion?

• A group of Roman soldiers of up to 600

• A group of Roman soldiers of up to 6,000

The checks and balances system keeps one part of the government becoming too powerful.

• True

• False

Patricians are the nobles that make up the majority of the Roman population.

• False

• True

Why were the assemblies and tribunes a necessary part of the government?

• They protected the rights of plebeians and had the power to veto actions.

• They were voted in to protect the wealthy.

How did Rome take advantage of Italy's physical geography?

• The Romans used the hills for defense;got the fresh water flowing down from the mountains.

• The peninsula of Greece was easy to navigate.

What was Rome's first written law code called? Why did Romans want their laws written down?

• Twelve Nobles;laws needed to be seen so people would know them.

• Twelve Tables; laws needed to be seen so people would know them.

Characteristics of the plebeians.

• Common people

• Majority of the population

• Ran the Roman government from its origin

• Peasants

Characteristics of patricians.

• Wealthy

• Allowed the lower class to run the government

• Minority of population

• Nobles

Which country did Rome admire for their literature, art, philosophy, religion, and education?

• Italy

• Rome

• Greece

Why did the early Romans want to get rid of their monarchy?

• The last Roman king was said to be very generous.

• The last Roman king was said to be cruel.