Ancient Rome Unit 8 Vocab

Who were the Plebians in ancient Rome?

• Major landowners

• Roman commoners

• Roman senators

• Roman generals

What role did the Consul play in Roman government?

• Enforced civil law

• Served as a chief executive

• Commanded the army

• Made up the ruling class

What was the Republic in ancient Rome?

• A form of government similar to a monarchy

• A form of government similar to a dictatorship

• A form of government where citizens could vote

• A form of government controlled by the military

Who were the Patricians?

• Commoners

• Craftsmen

• Major landowners

• Government officials

What was the Twelve Tables?

• A group of senators

• A market place

• The first code of laws

• A type of building

What was the role of the Senate in ancient Rome?

• Enforced laws

• Served as absolute rulers

• Served as a large group to overrule the dictator

• Served in government for life

What does the term "Dictator" refer to in ancient Rome?

• A chief executive

• An absolute ruler

• A military commander

• A civil law officer

What was the Pax Romana?

• A war

• A peace period

• A legal document

• A political party

What were the Punic Wars?

• Economic conflicts between Rome and Greece

• Religious conflicts between Christians and early Romans

• Armed conflicts between Rome and Carthage

• Political conflicts between Rome and Greece

What was the purpose of Aqueducts in ancient Rome?

• To provide entertainment

• To serve as meeting places

• To carry water over long distances

• To mark territorial boundaries