The Roman Republic Quiz

According to legend, who founded the city of Rome?

• Hannibal

• Romulus and Remus

• Julius Caesar

• Alexander the Great

What was the initial form of government in early Rome?

• Dictatorship

• Aristocratic Republic

• Democracy

• Monarchy

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

• Commanded the army

• Lawmaking body

• Elected the consuls

• Advisory body to the king

What were the two unequal groups in early Roman society?

• Generals and soldiers

• Slaves and freemen

• Patricians and plebeians

• Senators and citizens

What was the struggle between patricians and plebeians about?

• Trade agreements

• Political rights

• Land ownership

• Religious beliefs

What did the initials SPQR stand for in ancient Rome?

• Senate and People of Rome

• Society for the Promotion of Quick Romans

• Secret Plan to Quell Rebellion

• Senate for the Protection of Quirky Rulers

What determined the most important ideals in Roman society?

• Wealth

• Education

• Valor

• Nobility

How did the Roman army reward soldiers for their service?

• Free education

• Political positions

• Land and valuables

• Tax exemptions

What did the Romans demand from the people they conquered?

• Military service

• Slavery

• Tribute payments

• Religious conversion

What did the Romans do with the people they conquered?

• Executed them

• Exiled them

• Made them citizens

• Enslaved them