Roman government and religion

What form of government was the Roman Republic?

• Republic

• Oligarchy

• Monarchy

• Democracy

Who could vote in the Ancient Roman Republic?

• Everyone

• Only male citizens

• Only women

• Only children

What was the Conflict of Orders?

• A battle between gods

• A war with another country

• A political battle between Patricians and Plebeians

• A sports competition

What rights did Plebeians gain over time?

• Right to vote only

• Right to marry Patricians, not be enslaved for debt, and be elected to positions

• Right to become gods

• No rights at all

Who were considered the most powerful but smallest social class in the Roman Republic?

• Patricians

• Plebeians

• Servants

• Merchants

What did the laws engraved on 12 bronze tablets become?

• Gifts to other nations

• Decorations

• The basis for all future Roman laws

• Lost artifacts

What could Roman women do?

• Vote and hold office

• Only raise children

• Only take care of the household

• Own property and run businesses

Who was the head god in Roman religion?

• Mars

• Jupiter

• Neptune

• Mercury

Why was it important for Roman citizens to have good public speaking skills?

• To entertain friends

• To become teachers

• To win arguments and influence decisions

• To perform in theaters