Quiz: The Roman Republic

How long was Ancient Rome governed by the Roman Republic?

• 1000 years

• 300 years

• 200 years

• 500 years

What was the form of government in which they voted for representatives?

• Dictatorship

• Republic

• Democracy

• Monarchy

Who could veto laws made by the Senate?

• Consuls

• Senators

• Tribunes

• Governors

What was the role of the Consul in the Roman Republic?

• Counted the citizens

• Represented the Plebeian Council

• Advised the Senate

• Decided when to go to war

How were Senators selected?

• By the people

• Annually

• For life

• By the Consuls

What was the Plebeian Council also called?

• People's Assembly

• Senate

• Magistrate's Court

• Consul's Gathering

Who were responsible for the maintenance of public buildings?

• Tribunes

• Governors

• Aediles

• Censors

What did the Censor do?

• Organized public festivals

• Led the army

• Kept track of the census

• Advised the Consuls

Did the Roman Republic have a written constitution?

• No, they had no constitution

• Yes, but it was lost

• No, it was more of a set of guidelines

• Yes, very detailed

Were all people treated equally in the Roman Republic?

• Only during elections

• Only plebeians were treated fairly

• Yes, absolutely

• No, based on wealth and gender