The Roman Republic Quiz

According to legend, who founded the city of Rome?

• Consuls

• Senators

• Lucius Tarquinius Superbus

• Romulus and Remus

What type of government replaced the monarchy in Rome?

• Monarchy

• Dictatorship

• Democracy

• Aristocratic republic

Who were the rulers of early Rome?

• Kings

• Tribunes

• Senators

• Consuls

What did the initials SPQR stand for in ancient Rome?

• The Senate and the Patricians of Rome

• The Senate and the Plebeians of Rome

• The Senate and the President of Rome

• The Senate and the People of Rome

Who were the members of the aristocracy in ancient Rome?

• Plebeians

• Tribunes

• Senators

• Patricians

What was the main characteristic admired by Romans?

• Honor

• Valor

• Loyalty

• Duty

How did the Romans govern the people they conquered?

• Wiped them out or demanded tribute

• Enslaved them and took their land

• Made them part of the republic and demanded military service

• Ignored them and left them to govern themselves

What was the chief governing body of the Roman republic?

• The Patricians

• The Senate

• The Consuls

• The Tribunes

Why did the Roman economy, government, and society rely on the success of the army?

• To gain political rights for conquered people

• To build temples and arches to celebrate victories

• To maintain power and control over conquered lands

• To bring back stolen riches and avoid paying taxes

What problem did the Romans face with the growing power of the army?

• The army could be infiltrated by enemy spies

• The army could refuse to follow orders

• The army could become too expensive to maintain

• The army could be used against the Senate and government