Ancient Roman Social Structure

In the Roman Republic, the term "patricians" referred to which group of people?

• slaves

• every adult male citizen

• anyone with Greek ancestors

• wealthy land-owning families

In the Roman Republic, who were the representatives of the Plebeian class?

• Consuls

• Dictators

• Senators

• Tribunes

What was a common way to become a Roman slave?

• having skill at a craft

• doing poorly in school

• being captured in a war

• losing a political election

Which would be a valid conclusion drawn from these facts about ancient Roman women?

• Roman women were equal to men.

• Roman women had the right to vote.

• Women in ancient Rome enjoyed some legal rights.

• Women in ancient Rome could hold political offices.

In what way could tribunes check the power of the Consuls?

• by vetoing actions

• by passing laws

• by controlling the budget

• by controlling the military

Who had ultimate authority over Roman women throughout their life?

• The Consul

• Their Father

• Their Husband

• Their Mother

In the Roman Republic, the term "plebeians" referred to which group of people?

• The lower, poorer class, but still had voting rights

• The lower, poorer class, but had no voting rights

• The lowest class, but had no rights at all

• The wealthiest class, owned a lot of land

How did the Roman state handle rebellious slaves?

• Offering them pardons if they surrendered

• Allowing them to establish their own settlements

• Granting them full Roman citizenship

• Punishing them brutally

How could a slave in ancient Rome earn their freedom?

• By joining the Roman army and serving a certain number of years

• By converting to Christianity

• By being adopted by a free citizen

• By running away and seeking asylum in another city-state

What type of work were most Roman slaves engaged in?

• Military service

• Farming and agriculture

• Religious ceremonies

• Political administration