12 - The Roman Republic

Who could vote in the Roman republic?

• aristocrats only

• free adult male citizens

• the king

• all adults over 18

Why is a forum useful to a city?

• it provides a place for people to gather.

• it offers a way to transport goods.

• it helps people defend their city.

• it allows armies to travel easily.

A legion was a part of the Roman _____?

• government.

• sewer system.

• mythology.

• army.

Why were the Etruscans important to early Rome?

• They taught the Romans how to build roads.

• They showed the Greeks how to write in Latin.

• They influenced the Romans' writing system and architecture.

• They founded the first city in the Roman republic.

What advantage did the maniple system give the Roman army?

• flexibility

• firepower

• weapons

• determination

The Greek culture traits of mythology and literature heavily influenced _____ religion, architecture, and language.

• Etruscan

• Chinese
• Egyptian
• Carthaginian

The Etruscan culture traits of religion, architecture, and language heavily influenced _____ religion, literature, language, and architecture.

• Greek
• Persian
• Egyptian
• Roman

How did the veto balance power in the Roman government?

• It gave power to an assembly of ordinary Romans.

• It gave votes only to wealthy, male citizens.

• It limited the amount of time an official could serve.

• it allowed one consul to stop another's actions.

What did wearing a toga symbolize in ancient Rome?

• the military

• citizenship

• wealth

• freedom

Which Roman government officials were in charge of enforcing the law?

• senators

• magistrates

• dictators

• assemblies