Roman Wrap Up Test

What was one of the contributions of the Etruscans to the Romans?

• Invented the alphabet

• Established a democracy

• Drained area marshes

• Introduced a common oral language

After overthrowing the Etruscan king, what type of government did the Romans establish?

• Monarchy

• Republic

• Democracy

• Oligarchy

What was the Roman Republic's set of laws known as?

• The Roman Code

• The 10 Commandments

• The 12 Tables

• The Senate Decrees

Which group influenced the Romans by contributing their alphabet?

• Etruscans

• Latium

• Greeks

• Egyptians

Who could hold political office in the Roman Republic?

• All residents of Rome

• Only men who could vote

• All people that live inside Rome

• Only men who lived inside Rome and could vote

Which group in ancient Rome had the right to vote, hold office, and could assign someone in their place for the military?

• Plebeians

• Enslaved individuals

• Patricians

• Magistrates

What action did the Plebeians threaten to take during the Conflict of Orders?

• They threatened to overthrow the government.

• They threatened to move out of Rome and stop providing for the Patricians.

• They demanded to become government officials.

• They refused to pay taxes.

Ava, Aria, and Emma are participating in a school play about ancient Rome. In the play, Ava is playing the role of a Magistrate. What would be Ava's responsibilities as a Magistrate in ancient Rome?

• She would be in charge of the military.

• She would serve as a judge, tax collector, and city planner.

• She would be responsible for writing laws.

• She would be the only one allowed to vote.

How many Consuls were there in ancient Rome's government?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 20

How long did members of the Roman Senate serve?

• One year

• Six months

• Term of life

• Until they were voted out