Exploring the Roman Republic

What year did the Romans establish a republic?

• 312 BC

• 753 BC

• 509 BC

• 44 BC

What was required of male citizens in the early Roman Republic?

• Own a chariot

• Serve in the Army

• Start a business

• Serve in government

How did the Romans ensure control over conquered lands?

• By forcing the local population to relocate

• By constructing roads and military outposts

• By establishing schools

• By building walls

How many branches were in the Roman Republic's government?

• Five

• Four

• Three

• Two

What was the main purpose of the system of checks and balances in Rome?

• To ensure quick military mobilization

• To promote trade with other nations

• To prevent any branch from gaining too much power

• To collect taxes efficiently

What does the Latin word 'veto' mean?

• I agree

• I command

• I forbid

• I propose

What role did the Senate play in the early Roman Republic?

• Leading the army

• Educating citizens

• Enforcing laws

• Advising consuls

Who could elect consuls and praetors in Rome?

• The Assembly of Centuries

• All citizens

• The Senate

• Only military leaders

What was expected of a dictator after a crisis?

• To leave Rome

• To become a consul

• To write new laws

• To give up power

What is civic duty?

• A tax system

• A type of Roman entertainment

• A military strategy

• A responsibility to help one's country