Ch. 8 S.2 Roman Government/Law/Expansion Quiz

What two classes were early Romans divided into?

• minions

• plebeians

• patricians

• patriots

Were both plebeians and patricians citizens?

• Yes

• No

Patricians were wealthy landowners.

• True

• False

What was said about marriage between the plebeians and the patricians when Rome first began?

• They could only be married in the month of June.

• A plebeian and a patrician could not marry.

• A patrician and plebeian could marry only if a patrician family wanted the marriage.

• None of the above.

What was a tripartite?

• A political party made up of three leaders.

• A government led by three kings.

• A three-part government.

• None of the above.

Who were the top government officials in Rome?

• consuls

• praetors

• Senate

• None of the above.

The top officials ran the ____________ and were the head of the ________________.

Which officials interpreted laws and acted as judges?

• consuls

• praetors

• Senate

• None of the above.

What was Rome’s most important legislative, or lawmaking body?

• Council of Plebs

• Senate

• Assembly of Centuries

• None of the above.

How many men were in the Senate?

• 200

• 300

• 400

• None of the above