Early Rome Quiz

Who were the first to rule early Rome before the establishment of the Republic?

• The Greeks

• The Etruscans

• The Romans

• The Plebeians

What type of government did the Romans establish after overthrowing the Etruscan kings?

• Monarchy

• Democracy

• Republic

• Oligarchy

According to the story, what did Brutus do after hearing the oracle's prediction?

• He kissed his mother on the cheek.

• He pretended to trip over his own feet.

• He immediately led a revolt against the Etruscan kings.

• He became the first leader of the new republic.

What was the main problem in the Roman Republic after the Etruscan kings were overthrown?

• There was no clear leader.

• The plebeians and patricians were socially equal.

• The patricians held all the power and the plebeians had less rights.

• The oracle's predictions stopped coming true.

What is the Conflict of the Orders?

• A war between Rome and neighboring tribes.

• A struggle for power between the Etruscans and the Romans.

• A conflict between the two social classes of plebeians and patricians.

• A series of battles for the Roman throne.

What dramatic event occurred in the year 494 B.C.E.?

• The plebeians marched out of the city in protest.

• The patricians met the demands of the plebeians.

• The Etruscan kings regained control of Rome.

• The oracle at Delphi stopped giving predictions.

Why did the patricians decide to make a compromise with the Plebeians?

• Because the Plebeians threatened to leave Rome

• Because they feared the army would be helpless if an enemy attacked Rome

• Because the Plebeians refused to pay taxes

According to the Story, what is an Oracle?

• A fortune teller

• A leader

• A military strategist

• A religious leader

What percentage of Rome's population may have been enslaved during the era discussed in the text?

• 10 to 20 percent

• 20 to 30 percent

• 30 to 40 percent

• 40 to 50 percent

What was the attitude of the Plebeians towards the compromise made with the patricians?

• They were unhappy because they wanted to fight in the war

• They liked it because they didn't have to do as much work anymore

• They disliked it because they preferred to be in the army