Amplify Unit 4 Lesson 4 Read Aloud: The Roman Republic

What was the form of government in ancient Rome called?

• Monarchy

• Republic

• Dictatorship

• Anarchy

Who were the rulers of Rome before the establishment of the Roman Republic?

• Senators

• Plebeians

• Consuls

• Kings

What was the role of the Senate in the Roman Republic?

• Make all the laws

• Command the army

• Advise the consuls

• Elect the consuls

What was the main difference between patricians and plebeians in ancient Rome?

• Patricians were citizens, plebeians were slaves

• Patricians were senators, plebeians were consuls

• Patricians were wealthy, plebeians were poor

• Patricians were men, plebeians were women

What was the largest portion of Roman citizenry?

• Patricians

• Plebeians

• Slaves

• Senators

What was the main occupation of plebeians in ancient Rome?

• Senators

• Farmers

• Merchants

• Slaves

What was the purpose of the Roman Forum?

• To serve as a gathering place

• To debate and discuss issues

• To sell goods

• To worship the gods

What rights did slaves have in ancient Rome?

• Right to become senators

• Right to receive education

• Right to own property

• Right to vote

How did slaves become free in ancient Rome?

• By working hard for their owners

• By paying a fee

• By running away

• By fighting in wars

Where did the slaves in ancient Rome come from?

• The losing side of wars

• The winning side of wars

• Other countries

• The patrician class