L33 Rise of the Republic

What form of government was established in Rome around 509 B.C.E. after the overthrow of the Etruscan kings?

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy

• Republic

• Democracy

According to the ancient Roman story, what did Lucius Junius Brutus do at the oracle at Delphi that was considered significant?

• He destroyed the oracle's temple.

• He kissed the ground, symbolizing Earth.

• He declared himself king of Rome.

• He stole a sacred artifact.

Who were considered the first leaders of the new Roman Republic after the revolt led by Lucius Junius Brutus?

• The Etruscan kings

• The Roman Senate

• The plebeians

• The patricians

How did the social structure of Roman society under Etruscan rule primarily divide its people?

• By wealth and occupation

• Into patricians and plebeians

• By age and gender

• Into citizens and non-citizens

What term is used to describe the upper-class citizens of ancient Rome who controlled the most valuable land and held important military and religious offices?

• Plebeians

• Consuls

• Patricians

• Senators

What does the Latin word 'pater', related to the term 'patrician', translate to in English?

• People

• Father

• Leader

• Landowner

Which group made up about 95 percent of Rome's population and had little voice in the government?

• Senators

• Consuls

• Patricians

• Plebeians

What form of government was developed in Rome after the overthrow of the Etruscan king in 509 B.C.E.?

• Monarchy

• Republic

• Democracy

• Oligarchy

Who were the only ones allowed to participate in the Roman government after the creation of the republic?

• Plebeians

• All citizens

• Patricians

• Foreign residents

What was the role of the Senate in the Roman Republic?

• To elect officials

• To serve as priests

• To command the army

• To advise leaders and make laws