Roman Test Review

What geographical feature made it difficult for the Romans to travel over land in Italy?

• The Alps

• The Tiber River

• The Mediterranean Sea

• The Pyrenees

Who were Romulus and Remus?

• Rulers of Rome

• Founders of Rome

• Emperors of Rome

• Generals of Rome

Which brothers are legendary for their role in the founding of Rome?

• Aeneas and Virgil

• Romulus and Remus

• Romulus and Cincinnatus

• Remus and Cincinnatus

What was the role of a dictator in early Roman Republic?

• A permanent ruler of Rome

• A farmer elected to defeat major enemies

• A leader with absolute power for life

• A temporary leader with absolute power during crises

What were the plebeians in ancient Rome?

• A) Nobles

• B) Senators

• C) Common people

• D) Military leaders

What is a republic?

• A) A type of monarchy

• B) A dictatorship

• C) A government where leaders are elected

• D) A government led by a king

Who were the patricians in ancient Rome?

• A) Common traders

• B) Military officers

• C) Rich and powerful citizens

• D) Foreign diplomats

What is a dictator?

• A) A ruler with limited power

• B) An elected representative

• C) A ruler with almost unlimited power

• D) A military leader

What was the primary purpose of the Roman Forum?

• It was a place for military training.

• It was the heart of Roman society.

• It was used for gladiatorial contests.

• It was the main residential area for the Romans.

Who were the consuls in the context of the Roman Republic?

• The leaders of the Roman Senate

• The most powerful elected officials in the Roman Republic

• The main religious leaders

• The chief architects of Rome