Rome (Ch. 11) Slides 7-12

Which Roman official interpreted the law, served as judges, and could lead armies?

• Consuls
• Praetors
• Tribunes
• Senators

What concept did the Romans value that involved citizens having a responsibility to help their country?

• Social status
• Taxation
• Military service
• Civic duty

Which famous Roman dictator immediately resigned after fulfilling his duties and returning to his farm?

• Julius Caesar
• Augustus
• Nero
• Cincinnatus

What was the main role of the Council of Plebs in Roman society?

• Bringing concerns to the government
• Leading the army into battle
• Collecting taxes from citizens
• Building roads and temples

Which was a main function of the Roman Senate?

• Counselling the youth
• Collecting taxes
• Leading the army
• Debating foreign policy

Which principle, passed on by the Romans, states that laws apply to everyone equally?

• Absolute Monarchy
• Divine Right
• Feudalism
• Rule of Law

What were the two classes in early Roman society?

• Senators and Praetors
• Patricians and Plebeians
• Tribunes and Consuls
• Artisans and Shopkeepers

Which class in Roman society consisted of wealthy landowners from prominent families?

• Plebeians
• Senators
• Tribunes
• Patricians

Which Roman official had the power to veto government decisions and act as administrators and army leaders?

• Praetors
• Consuls
• Tribunes
• Senators

What was the first written code of laws in Rome known as?

• Law of Nations
• Code of Hammurabi
• Magna Carta
• Twelve Tables