Chapter 5 Rome Republic lesson 1 and 2 quiz

Who were the two main classes of people in the Roman Republic?

• emperors and citizens

• senators and slaves

• nobles and peasants

• patricians and plebeians

What was the significance of the Twelve Tables in the Roman Republic?

• The Twelve Tables were a collection of poems written by Roman poets.

• The Twelve Tables were a group of twelve senators who ruled over the Roman Republic.

• The Twelve Tables established the basis of Roman law and provided equal treatment and protection under the law.

• The Twelve Tables were a set of religious rituals practiced in the Roman Republic.

Who were the patricians in the Roman Republic?

• The patricians were the slaves in the Roman Republic.

• The patricians were the middle class citizens in the Roman Republic.

• The patricians were the wealthy upper class citizens in the Roman Republic.

• The patricians were the foreigners in the Roman Republic.

Who were the plebeians in the Roman Republic?

• The plebeians were the slaves in the Roman Republic.

• The plebeians were the wealthy aristocrats in the Roman Republic.

• The plebeians were the military leaders in the Roman Republic.

• The plebeians were the common people or lower class citizens in the Roman Republic.

Who were the consuls in the Roman Republic?

• Generals who ran the military

• Two officials appointed by the Assembly of Centuries

• Senators who ran the country

• Dictators who shared power

What was the role of the Roman dictator?

• Act as a military advisor to the Senate.

• Hold absolute power and authority in times of crisis or emergency.

• Preside over religious ceremonies and rituals.

• Serve as a figurehead with no real power.

What were the main causes of the conflict between the patricians and the plebeians?

• Social and political inequality, economic disparities, and lack of political representation.

• Lack of communication, personal rivalries, and natural disasters.

• Religious differences, cultural clashes, and territorial disputes.

• Educational disparities, language barriers, and technological advancements.

 Italy has attracted settlers for thousands of years because of its

• central location and climate

• . isolation.

• plentiful rainfall and thick forests

• rugged mountains.

Traditional legend says that Romulus and Remus founded the city of

• Aeneas

• Rome
• Athens
• Latium

The Etruscans were skilled in

• gymnastics

• making pottery

• building aqueducts

• metalworking