Quiz - Roman Republic, Laws & Influence

The Roman Republic began around the year

• 753 BC
• 509 BC
• 330 BC
• 476 AD

When ruled over by the Etruscans, the Romans lived under this type of government with one ruler.

• Monarchy
• Oligarchy
• Tyranny
• Direct Democracy

What type of government did the Romans establish after overthrowing the Etruscans?

• Monarchy
• Direct Democracy
• Oligarchy
• Republic

Which of the following best describes the Roman Republic form of government.

• Representatives were elected by citizens to make decisions.
• Every citizen was given the right to vote on every law and issue.
• All people were treated with equality and participated in the government.
• An emperor, referred to as Caesar, had absolute control.

Which of the following is a true statement?

• Plebeians had control of the government in ancient Rome.
• Patricians were average working citizens in Rome and not allowed to vote.
• Patricians were usually born into wealthy, landowning families and controlled the government.
• Plebeians were the only citizens who could vote.

In the Roman Republic, the Assembly was

• A place for the Senate to meet with the emperor.
• Made up of Roman citizens who voted for elected officials.
• A gathering place for Romans to enjoy theater and games.
• The largest temple where Romans prayed to their polytheistic Gods.

Which of the following is NOT TRUE of the consuls of the Roman Republic?

• There were 2
• They commanded the army
• They handled the finances and money of Rome
• They were elected by the assemblies

What statement best explains the role of the Senate in the Roman Republic?

• 300 patrician men who directed spending of money and approved laws.
• 1 leader chosen to rule in times of emergency.
• The group who chose all government officials, including consuls.
• 2 heads of government that gave advice to emperors.

In times of emergency, the consuls could appoint this government official to lead the Republic?

• A Senator
• A General
• A Dictator
• A Tribune

Consuls in the Roman Republic had the power to veto each other. What does this mean?

• To provide aide to one another
• To give praise and honor to the other.
• To silence the other from making proclamations.
• To reject or stop the others decision.