Roman Republic Quiz

What was the punishment for desertion in the Roman army?

Who were the Etruscans?

• Rulers of the Roman Republic

• Greek allies of Rome

• Enemies of the Romans

• Influential contributors to Roman culture

What did the Romans do to Etruscan rulers in 509 B.C.?

• Overthrew Tarquin the Proud

• Made them Roman citizens

• Signed a peace treaty with them

• Promoted them to high government positions

How many soldiers were in a legion?

• About 6,000

• About 1,000

• About 10,000

• About 2,000

How did Rome acquire land during the early years of the republic?

• Through peaceful negotiations with neighboring groups

• By conquering and fighting wars against neighboring groups

• By offering large sums of money to neighboring groups

• By trading with neighboring groups

How were the Roman soldiers organized for battle?

• In large groups, attacking from one direction

• In small legions, attacking from all directions

• In loose formations, attacking from all directions

• In single file, attacking from one direction

What is a republic?

• A form of government in which citizens elect their leaders

• A kingdom ruled by a monarch

• A military dictatorship

• A society without a government

Which of the following was NOT a group surrounding Rome when it became a republic?

• Etruscans

• Greeks

• Carthaginians

• Romans

How did Roman battle strategies change from the Greeks?

• Romans fought in small legions instead of large groups

• Romans fought with spears instead of swords

• Romans attacked from multiple directions instead of one

• Romans fought using chariots instead of infantry

What new era did the creation of a republic begin in Rome's history?

• A time of peace and prosperity

• A time of cultural decline

• A time of conquest and expansion

• A time of economic instability