Roman Republic Quiz

What event marked the beginning of the Roman Republic in 509 BC?

• The Romans adopted the Greek civilization

• The Romans were invaded by neighboring peoples

• The Romans overthrew their cruel king

• The Romans established trade with other civilizations

Who were the highest officials in the Roman Republic's executive branch?

• The Senate

• The Governors

• The Consuls

• The Legislators

Which statement best describes the legislative system of the Roman Republic?

• Only patricians could vote in elections

• All male citizens could vote in elections for the legislative assemblies

• Elections were held only for the Senate

• Voting was restricted to the executive branch

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

• The Senate elected the consuls

• The Senate was responsible for foreign trade

• The Senate would give advice to the consuls and appoint governors

• The Senate directly ruled the city of Rome

Who were the only members of the consuls and senate in the early years of the Roman Republic?

• Plebeians and patricians

• Patricians only

• Tribunes and consuls

• Plebeians only

What significant change occurred in the Roman Republic around 494 BC?

• Consuls were abolished

• Plebeians could elect tribunes

• Senators were selected from plebeians

• All members of the senate were consuls

Starting from 342 BC, what was required of the consuls in the Roman Republic?

• Both consuls had to be patricians

• Both consuls had to be plebeians

• One of the consuls had to be a plebeian

• Consuls were no longer required

By the mid-2nd century BC, which territories had the Roman Republic defeated?

• Greece and Egypt

• Carthage and Macedonia

• Persia and Gaul

• Spain and Germany

What was Julius Caesar's role in Rome in 60 BC?

• He was a senator

• He was a general

• He controlled Rome and was elected consul

• He was a governor

What major change occurred in the Roman government in 27 BC?

• Rome became a democracy

• Rome remained a republic

• Rome changed from republic to imperial rule

• Rome was divided into two empires