Roman Vocabulary Quiz

What is a "republic"?

• A type of food

• A form of government where people elect leaders

• A kind of musical instrument

• A type of building

Who were the "patricians" in ancient Rome?

• Farmers

• Soldiers

• Wealthy and powerful families

• Artists

What does the term "plebeians" refer to?

• A group of teachers

• Common people or citizens in Rome

• A type of Roman food

• Roman entertainers

What is a "consul" in ancient Rome?

• A type of Roman ship

• A market place

• One of the two leaders elected each year to rule the city

• A Roman priest

What does "veto" mean?

• To agree

• To dance

• To reject or forbid a decision

• To celebrate

What was the Roman Senate?

• A type of gladiator

• A school in Rome

• A group of citizens who made laws

• A Roman festival

Who was Cicero?

• A famous Roman musician

• A Roman senator and philosopher known for his speeches

• A Roman emperor

• A type of Roman clothing

What is a "dictator" in the context of ancient Rome?

• A writer

• A type of soldier

• A ruler with absolute power appointed during emergencies

• A chef in Rome

Who was Cincinnatus?

• A famous Roman artist

• A Roman dictator who returned to farming after his duty

• A Roman god

• A type of Roman architecture

What power does a consul have in ancient Rome?

• To teach children

• To build temples

• To lead armies and govern

• To cook for festivals