Lesson 33 The Rise of the Roman Republic

Who first ruled early Rome?

• Etruscan kings

• military consuls

• Roman senators

• plebeian assemblies

According to legend, events on a visit to the oracle at Delphi determined

• where Rome should be built.

• who would govern Rome next.

• how Rome could start colonies.

• when Rome would write its laws.

In the Roman Republic, patricians referred to

• every adult male citizen.

• everyone except enslaved people.

• wealthy landowning families.

• people with Greek ancestors.

Why were plebeians unhappy when the Roman Republic was first set up?

• They had lost the right to vote.

• They preferred living in an empire.

• They had no say in making the laws.

• They preferred being ruled by a king.

Who set up the Roman Republic?

• plebeians

• patricians

• Greek settlers

• Etruscan princes

How did plebeians serve the republic during its early years?

• as priests

• as soldiers

• as foreign advisers

• as government officials

In the Roman Republic, who might have spoken these words?

"I was elected to the group that holds most of the power. I will keep this office all my life. I help make

laws and serve as a judge."

• a scribe

• a consul

• a tribune

• a senator

What was one major job of the consuls?

• to command the army

• to choose the lawmakers

• to perform religious rituals

• to construct public buildings

What was a result of the Conflict of the Orders?

• Plebeians lost the right to vote.

• Patricians gave up some power.

• Romans defeated the Greek navy.

• Etruscans won control over Rome.

How could a Roman become a tribune?

• have a consul appoint him

• win the favor of the senators

• inherit the job from his father

• get the plebeians to elect him