Roman Republic Part 1 Quiz

1. According to the myth, Romulus became king and named the city Rome, after himself.

• a. True
• b. False

2. ________are 2 officials elected by the senators who serve for 1-year terms.

• a. Consuls
• b. Senate
• c. Tribunes
• d. Dictators

3. What is a main difference between the current U.S. government and that of the Roman republic?

• a. Women are allowed to vote.
• b. A system of checks and balances is in place.
• c. The senate is a branch of government.
• d. Officials can veto other officials.

4. Common People

• a. Patricians
• b. Plebeians
• c. Slaves
• d. Priests

5. Composed of 300 men that advised consuls and approved or disapproved of laws, originally only open to patricians.

• a. Consuls
• b. Senate
• c. Tribunes
• d. Tribal Assembly

6. Representatives from the Plebeian class that were elected to protect Plebeian interests.

• a. Consuls
• b. Slaves
• c. Plebeians
• d. Tribunes

7. Which part of the Roman government was chosen for life?

• a. Consuls
• b. Senate
• c. Tribunes
• d. Judges

8. What term describes an action taken by a leader in which they say no to a law?

• a. consul
• b. legion
• c. tribune
• d. veto

9. What does Republic mean?

• a. A form of government where the king is the leader.
• b. A form of government with elected leaders.
• c. A form of government led by a few people.
• d. A person trained to fight.

10. We were posted in the Forum for all to see, the recorded laws of Rome

• a. The Ten Commandments
• b. Hammurabi's Code
• c. The Twelve Tables