Founders of Rome and Roman Republic Quiz

According to legend, who were the founders of Rome?

• Romulus and Remus

• Aeneas and Virgil

• the Latins

• the Greeks

Which of the following is the primary feature of a republic?

• The government’s leaders are a king or queen.

• Citizens elect their government leaders.

• Religious leaders control the government.

• Conquered peoples gain citizenship.

Which of the following people typically held the most power in the Roman Republic?

• Wealthy men

• Wealthy women

• Poor men

• Everyone was treated equally

What was the Roman Republic’s system of checks and balances designed to do?

• prevent anyone from getting too powerful

• create and pass laws more quickly

• ensure the fair treatment of all

• make sure people were elected fairly

What role did the tribunes play in the Roman Republic?

• They were the top leaders in the land.

• They wrote the laws and advised the consuls.

• They were the representatives of the plebeian council and the common people.

• They kept the peace in foreign provinces and collected taxes.

What aspect of Roman law is still used today in the U.S. government? Choose all that apply.

• Checks and balances

• Vetoes

• Term limits

• Supreme Court

What early laws protected the basic rights of all Roman citizens regardless of class?

• Magna Carta

• Roman Constitution

• The Twelve Tables

• Code of Caesar

Who ruled Rome during the Roman Republic?

• Kings

• Dictators

• Emperors

• Consuls

What led to plebeians getting a say in government?

• They revolted against the government by refusing to work and fight

• They led a bloody revolution

• They freed all of the slaves

• They always had a say in government

What is the idea that citizens have the responsibility to help their country called?

• Civic duty

• Tribunal

• Rule of law

• Checks and balances