The Roman Republic Review

Who were the two main characters in the story that tells the beginnings of Rome?

• Romulus & Remus
• Zeus & Hera
• Romulus & Roman

• Marco & Polo

In addition to their own developments, the Romans borrowed many ideas from the 

• Chinese
• Greeks
• Egyptians
• Mesopotamians

In what sea was Rome a peninsula, which allowed it to prosper in trade and interact with and conquer other lands? 

• Red
• Black
• Mediterranean
• Arabian

What is a form of government called in which the leader is put into office by citizens with the right to vote?

• Republic
• Monarchy
• Empire
• Theocracy

What were wealthy landowners called who made up Rome's ruling class? 

• Plebeians
• Patricians
• Monarchs
• Aristocrats

What commoners such as artisans shopkeepers, and owners of small farms were called 

• Aristocrats
• Patricians
• Monarchs
• Plebeians

What were the two top officials in the Roman government chosen to serve one year?

• Consuls
• slaves

• Tribunes
• Senators

Who could rule with absolute power for a short period of time during a crisis?

• King
• Senator
• Dictator
• President

Who made himself dictator for life and was seen as a hero to the plebeians because he gave them land & food, but was power-hungry to the patricians?

• Julius Caesar
• Mark Antony
• Sulla

• Caesar Augustus

A structure that carries water over long distances

• colosseum
• dome
• aqueduct
• arch