Roman Republic

Why was Rome’s relative location an advantage?

• Water was used to irrigate farming fields.

• The nearby seas allowed Rome to trade with other places.

• Enemies were unable to attack the country.

• Rugged landscape allowed separate cities to grow.

Which of the following measures best demonstrates the Romans’ fear of officials gaining too much powers?

• limits on time in office

• use of togas

• division of patricians and plebeians

• tradition of the Race of Honors

Which statement identifies a key factor in the growing power of the Roman republic as shown on the map?

• Rome began to focus on the Italian Peninsula.

• Rome began to lose military power.

• Rome eliminated all enemies.

• Rome controlled much of the land along the Mediterranean Sea.

Rome’s location gave it a natural advantage because

• It was far from the Adriatic Sea.

• Its hills were surrounded by marshes.

• It could not be attacked by seagoing ships.

• It was located high in the Apennines.

In the days before the Romans established a republic, who helped the kings rule?

• the army

• the senate

• the assemblies

• all free adult males

After winning civil wars, the military commanders Sulla and, later, Caesar

• joined the senate.

• made themselves dictators.

• left the army.

• urged the poor to riot.

How would you describe Rome’s government during the republic? Choose the TWO correct answers.

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• It had democratic elements.

• The priests were in control.

• It worked like an oligarchy.

• The king governed the state.

Which statements describe the lives of common citizens in Roman society? Choose the TWO correct answers.

• lived in cramped apartments in shabby buildings in Rome

• freedom as a reward for loyalty

• tenant farmers rented land from wealthy landowners

• worked dangerous jobs in mines

Look at the table branches of Roman government.

Assemblies=______

Senate=_______

Magistrates=_______

To fill in the table, choose the answer that best describes the function of each government body.

• Assemblies: Passed the laws; Senate: Controlled foreign policy; Magistrates: Enforced the law

• Assemblies: Controlled foreign policy; Senate: Passed the laws; Magistrates: Enforced the law

• Assemblies: Controlled foreign policy; Senate: Enforced the law; Magistrates: Passed the laws

• Assemblies: Enforced the law; Senate: Controlled foreign policy; Magistrates: Passed the laws

Which of the following was considered the main role of Roman women?

• They elected magistrates.

• They bore and raised children.

• They managed the family business.

• They passed important laws.