Rome Ch.33 Quiz

Who first ruled early Rome?

• Military Consul

• Roman Senators

• Plebeian Assemblies

• Etruscan Kings

According to the legend, events on a visit to the oracle at Delphi determined

• Where Rome should be built

• Who would govern Rome next

• How Rome could start colonies

• When Rome would write its laws.

In the Roman Republic, patricians referred to

• Every adult male citizen.

• Everyone except slaves.

• Wealthy landowning families.

• People with Greek ancestors.

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

• They were forced to serve in the army.

• Patricians could change the laws.

• They had no say in making the laws.

• All the answers are reasons the plebeians were unhappy.

How did plebeians serve the Republic during its early years?

• Priests.

• Soldiers.

• Foreign Advisors.

• Government officials.

In the Roman Republic, who might have said these words, "I was elected to the group that held the most power. I will keep this office all my life. I help make laws and serve as a judge."?

• a scribe

• a consul

• tribune

• senator

What was the main job of the consuls?

• command the army

• to choose the lawmakers

• to perform religious rituals

• to construct public buildings

What was a result of the Conflict of Orders?

• Plebeians lost the right to vote.

• Patricians gave up some political power.

• Romans defeated the Greek navy.

• Etruscans won control over Rome.

How could a Roman become a tribune?

• Have a consul appoint him.

• Win the favor of the Senators.

• Inherit the job from his father.

• Get the plebeians to elect him.

The power of the tribunes increased when they got the right to

• make laws for the plebeians

• appoint a special dictator

• lead the army in wartime

• elect the Roman Emperor.