Unit 3: Roman Republic and Citizenship Reading Quiz

What type of government did the Romans establish after overthrowing their Etruscan conquerors?

• Republic

• Monarchy

• Democracy

• Dictatorship

What was the highest elected political office of the Roman Republic?

• Consul

• Senator

• Dictator

• Tribune

What was the outcome of the Punic Wars between Rome and Carthage?

• Rome was conquered by Carthage

• Carthage became a part of the Roman Empire

• Carthage was defeated and burned to the ground

• Both sides agreed to a peace treaty

Who was the Carthaginian general who led an army, including elephants, across the Alps mountains?

• Hannibal

• Cicero

• Sulla

• Scipio

What was the unique approach of Roman law towards people in its conquered lands?

• To rule them as subjects

• To invite them to become citizens

• To enslave them

• To exile them

What was the role of the dictator in the Roman Republic during emergency situations?

• To rule just until the crisis was resolved

• To control the money matters

• To advise the Senate

• To lead the army

Which of the following sentences from the introduction [paragraphs 1-9] would be MOST important to include in an objective summary of the article?

• It began when the Romans overthrew their Etruscan conquerors in 509 B.C., more than 2,500 years ago.

• Once free, the Romans established a republic, a government in which citizens elected representatives to rule.

• Around 90 B.C., non-Roman allies of the republic gained the rights of citizenship.

• The highest positions in the government were held by two consuls, or leaders, who ruled the republic

Roman government institutions evolved into different forms over the centuries.

Which citation from the section "The Roman Senate" BEST supports the main idea above?

• After the start of the Roman Empire in 27 B.C., the Senate became weakened under strong emperors who used force on this ruling body.

• The Roman Senate was created as a 100-member advisory group for Roman kings.

• Occasionally, an emergency situation such as a war arose that required the leadership of one individual.

Why does the author include the section "The Punic Wars"?

• to summarize how the Romans assured the safety of their republic

• to contrast Hannibal with Caesar as a war leader for the Romans

• to describe why the Romans were at war with the Carthaginians

• to show how the Romans conquered their greatest enemies

Read the paragraph from the section "The Twelve Tables."

Roman law took a unique approach to people in its conquered lands. Rather than rule those people as subjects, the Romans invited them to become citizens. These people then became a part of Rome, rather than enemies fighting it. The new citizens received the same legal rights as everyone else.

What does this paragraph accomplish?

• It demonstrates how Romans extended their ideas of government into different places.

• It critiques the Roman government for spreading democracy around the world.

• It highlights the importance of the Romans' decision to allow conquered people to become citizens.

• It summarizes the effects of Roman war policies on different countries.