Ancient Rome Quiz 1

Why was Rome's location along the Tiber River so important to its growth?

• Access to a consistent food supply

  
  

• Access to clean water

  
  

• Protection from foreign invaders

  
  

• Access to trade on the Mediterranean

  
  

Which geographical feature shaped Rome's society and impacted expansion of political powers?

• Centrally located in the Mediterranean region

  
  

• Bordered by the Alps in the north

  
  

• Surrounded by land

  
  

• Established roads to Greece

  
  

Which Letter is the location of Rome on the map?

• A

  
  

• B

  
  

• E

  
  

• F

  
  

Governmental power in the Roman Republic was divided among groups as a form of checks and balances. What were the three branches of the early Roman Republic?

• the assembly and the dictator

  
  

• the council, the senate, and the Roman people

  
  

• the magistrates and Julius Caesar

  
  

• the assembly, the senate, and the magistrates

  
  

What do Law I and Law II indicate about Roman society?

• Citizens in the country had fewer rights than those in cities.

  
  

• People of the Roman Empire had freedom of speech.

  
  

• People's lives were mostly unaffected by the government of Rome.

  
  

• Citizens had more rights than non-citizens.

  
  

The rule of law applied to

• everyone; even elected officials could be tried after their term in office was over.

  
  

• everyone except elected officials.

  
  

• plebeians and not patricians since they were Rome's ruling class.

  
  

• only non-citizens.

  
  

What was the role of patricians in ancient Rome?

• They were farmers and could vote.

  
  

• They were servants.

  
  

• They were slaves and could not vote.

  
  

• They held the highest public offices.

  
  

Slaves were not considered citizens in ancient Rome, but they still performed necessary roles within society. Which of the following is true of slaves?

• They could work as craftsmen or work on building projects.

  
  

• They could vote on representatives.

  
  

• They could write the laws.

  
  

• All of the above

  
  

Which group made up 95% of the Roman population?

• Slaves

• Patricians

• Plebeians

• Senators

Which group made up Rome's Ruling class?

• Slaves

• Patricians

• Plebeians

• Senators