ASSESSMENT: Rome Unit Vocabulary

What is a republic?

• A government ruled by a dictator

• A system of government where power is held by a small group of people

• A type of monarchy ruled by a king or queen

• A form of government where citizens elect representatives to rule for them

Who were the Plebians in the Roman Republic?

• Members of the upper ruling class

• Ancient inhabitants of Etruria

• Common people

• People of the area of Latium

Who were the Patricians in the Roman Republic?

• Ancient inhabitants of Etruria

• People of the area of Latium

• Common people

• Members of the upper ruling class

Who were the Etruscans?

• Common people

• Members of the upper ruling class

• People of the area of Latium

• Ancient inhabitants of Etruria

Who were the Latins?

• Members of the upper ruling class

• Common people

• Ancient inhabitants of Etruria

• People of the area of Latium

What were the Punic Wars?

• A series of wars fought between Rome and Egypt for control of the Mediterranean

• A series of wars fought between Rome and Greece for control of the Mediterranean

• A series of wars fought between Rome and Persia for control of the Mediterranean

• A series of wars fought between Rome and Carthage for control of the Mediterranean

Who were the members of the Triumvirate in Rome?

• Augustus, Tiberius, and Caligula

• Caesar, Pompey, and Crassus

• Vespasian, Titus, and Domitian

• Nero, Claudius, and Galba

What is a consul?

• A religious leader in ancient Rome

• A member of the Roman Senate

• A high-ranking military officer in ancient Rome

• One of the 2 chief leaders of Rome

What is a census?

• A religious ceremony in ancient Rome

• A type of Roman currency

• An official count of a population

• A form of punishment in ancient Rome

What does it mean to veto?

• To refuse to approve proposals of a government

• To support and endorse proposals of a government

• To propose new laws in a government

• To enforce laws in a government