Ancient Rome Quiz

How did each of the following civilizations contribute to Rome?

• The Greeks mythology and government, Egyptian art, and Latin Language

• Egyptians art, Chinese writing, Etruscans technology

• Latins; language, Etruscans: technology and engineering, Greek: government and mythology

• Latins mythology and government, Greeks technology and religion, and the Etruscans language

The mythical founding of Rome is said to have been caused by

• Julius Caesar’s ancestors

• Romulus & Remus

• Gilgamesh

• Edict of Milan

What river is the republic located on?

• Tiber River

• The Indus River

• The Rhine River

• Rubicon River

Which of the following best describes the first Roman government created in 509 BCE?

• A direct democracy where all citizens voted on the laws

• A tyranny by a military leader

• A republic where citizens elected representatives to make laws

• An aristocracy of powerful nobles who governed Rome

Which of the following is TRUE about the Republic of Rome?

• Rome was protected from sea attack since it was located slightly inland

• Citizen farmers formed the majority of early Rome

• All able adult males must serve in army

• All of the above

Which was NOT part of the Republican Government?

• Tribal assembly (representative body for Plebeians)

• Emperor (controlled all of Rome)

• 2 consuls (rulers of Rome)

• Senate (representative body for Patricians)

The Senate of Republican Rome’s particularly represented

• the rich land owners.

• the emperors.

• the urban workers.

• the non-native Romans

What improvements did the Twelve Tables make in Roman law?

• Rights to protect women from their husbands

• Protections to prevent the royal throne from takeover

• Political and social rights for Plebeians

• Promotion of family loyalty

Which group did the Romans eliminate in order to dominate the Mediterranean Sea region?

• Etruscans

• Macedonians

• Egyptians

• Carthaginians

Which statement is NOT an accurate description of how Rome treated the people it conquered?

• Some were granted full Roman citizenship

• Many were allowed to keep their own customs and local government.

• All were forced to pay taxes and acknowledge Roman leadership.

• All conquered peoples were forced into slavery.