Roman Republic Quiz

What form of government did the Romans establish after driving out Tarquin the Proud?

• Oligarchy

• Monarchy

• Republic

• Dictatorship

Who were the wealthy landowners who held most of the power in the early Roman republic?

• Tribunes

• Senators

• Plebeians

• Patricians

What was the main occupation of the plebeians in the early Roman republic?

• Tribunes

• Senators

• Artisans

• Soldiers

What was the significance of the Twelve Tables in Roman law?

• Established the idea of dictatorship

• Protected the rights of free citizens

• Granted citizenship to plebeians

• Gave power to the patricians

How long was a consul's term in the Roman republic?

• One year

• Two years

• Six months

• Ten years

What was the main function of the Roman senate?

• Exercise influence over foreign and domestic policy

• Make laws for the common people

• Command the army

• Elect the consuls

Which assembly elected the tribunes and made laws for the common people in the Roman republic?

• Consuls

• Senate

• Tribal Assembly

• Dictator

In times of crisis, what kind of leader could the Roman republic appoint with absolute power?

• Dictator

• Senator

• Tribune

• Consul

What were the large military units called in the Roman army?

• Legions

• Divisions

• Squadrons

• Battalions

Which three groups battled for control of the region from about 1000 to 500 BC?

• Latins, Greeks, Etruscans

• Romans, Carthaginians, Gauls

• Huns, Vandals, Visigoths

• Greeks, Persians, Egyptians