Roman Republic Quiz

What was the set of laws in the Roman Republic called?

• The Ten Commandments

• Standards of Justice

• The Twelve Tables

• Hammurabi's Code

During an emergency in the Roman Republic, what title was given to a leader appointed to rule with absolute control for six months?

• Emperor

• Consul

• Dictator

• Tribune

These two people held the most power in the Roman Republic?

• The Senators

• The Consuls

• The Tribunes

• The Emperors

How many members were there in the Roman Senate?

• 100

• 200

• 300

• 400

What group was composed of all male Roman citizens?

• The Assembly

• The Senate

• The Council

• The Forum

What is a form of government called where citizens choose their leaders by voting?

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy

• Republic

• Dictatorship

When the Roman Republic was founded, what two groups existed?

• Patricians and Plebeians

• Senators and Consuls

• Emperors and Citizens

• Merchants and Soldiers

What characteristics do the Roman Republic and the United States government have in common?

• basic law governing the land, branches of government, and elected officials

• Monarchical rule, lifetime appointments, and hereditary positions

• Direct democracy, single-party rule, and religious leadership

• Decentralized government, tribal assembly, and military control

In order to gain more political freedom, what did Plebeians do?

• They formed their own assembly

• They revolted and left Rome

• They joined the Patricians

• They overthrew the Senate

When a dictator had to be appointed under the Roman Republic, how long did he serve?

• 6 months

• 1 year

• 5 years

• During his lifetime