Lesson #6: How the Roman Government Worked

Which empire was mentioned as being larger than Rome but not as long-lasting?

• The Persian Empire

• The British Empire

• The Ottoman Empire

• The Mongol Empire

What was the Roman Republic transformed from?

• A monarchy

• A democracy

• A tribal federation

• A kingdom

Who were the two main classes of Roman citizens?

• Nobles and Commoners

• Senators and Equestrians

• Citizens and Non-Citizens

• Patricians and Plebeians

What was the role of the Roman Consuls?

• To be the highest political office in the Republic

• To govern provinces

• To lead armies

• To judge legal cases

How were emperors viewed in the Roman Empire?

• As dictators

• As first among equals

• As kings

• As gods

What was a 'provincia' in the Roman Republic?

• A foreign territory

• A self-governing city

• An area under a general's responsibility

• A senatorial district

What distinguished Senatorial provinces from Imperial provinces?

• Their governance

• Their location

• Their size

• Their military presence

What was the Pax Romana?

• A Roman law code

• A period of internal peace and stability

• A military strategy

• A political alliance

When did the Roman Empire technically not fall?

• In 476 AD

• In 1453 AD

• In 180 AD

• In 27 BC

Why is learning Roman history considered important?

• For understanding modern governance

• For learning ancient languages

• For archaeological research

• For lessons applicable in modern and future eras