Bayou Bridges Unit 4 Ch. 1 Vocab Quiz

Who were the "plebeians" in Roman society?

• The ruling class in Rome

• Ordinary free Romans in the lower social class

• Foreigners living in Rome

• Elected officials of the Roman Republic

What is a "peninsula"?

• A piece of land sticking out into a body of water so that it is almost surrounded by water

• A large area of land that is not near any body of wter

• A piece of land surrounded by water on all sides

• A mountain range that separates two lands

What was the role of a "consul" in the Roman Republic?

• To write laws for the Roman Senate

• To collect taxes from the citizens

• To be one of two people elected to rule the Roman Republic

• To lead the military forces of Rome

What form of government in Rome allowed people to elect representatives to rule for them?

• Dictatorship

• Republic

• Monarchy

• empire

What could a president do to a law he didn't like according to Roman Republic?

• Ignore it completely

• Veto to stop it

• Change it without approval

• Sign into effect immediately

What was the purpose of "aqueducts" in ancient Rome?

• To provide entertainment in the form of water shows

• To serve as transportation canals for ships

• To irrigate farmlands around the city

• To supply fresh water to people living in the city

What is the meaning of the term "corrupt"?

• To engage in peaceful negotiations

• To be honorable and just

• To be loyal to one's country

• To be characterized by improper behavior, such as taking bribes

A war between groups of people that live in the same place is known as a _________________.

• nuclear war

• civil war

• trade war

• war on terrorism

This important garment was worn by Roman citizens and was made of fabric draped around the body.

• turban

• tunic

• toga

• olive leaf wreath

Life under this type of leader would be difficult because it is a ruler that has total control.

• consul

• president

• representative

• dictator