The Roman Republic: Ancient Roman Elections Video Quiz

What was the highest office in the mid Roman Republic?

• Consul

• Tribune

• Praetor

• Aedile

Answer explanation

The highest office in the mid Roman Republic was the Consul, making it the correct choice among the options provided.

How many consuls were there at one time during the mid Roman Republic?

• One

• Two

• Four

• Three

Answer explanation

During the mid Roman Republic, there were two consuls serving at one time, making the correct answer choice 'Two'.

What was the role of the praetor in ancient Rome?

• Military commander

• Financial officer

• Census administrator

• Civil judge

Answer explanation

The role of the praetor in ancient Rome was primarily that of a civil judge, responsible for overseeing legal matters and dispensing justice.

Which assembly elected the consuls and praetors?

• Centuriate Assembly

• Patrician Assembly

• Plebeian Assembly

• Tribal Assembly

Answer explanation

The Centuriate Assembly elected the consuls and praetors in ancient Rome.

What was the main task of the censors in ancient Rome?

• Controlling social order

• Military leadership

• Managing public works

• Organizing games

Answer explanation

The main task of the censors in ancient Rome was controlling social order, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations.

Who could vote in ancient Roman elections?

• All citizens

• Only male citizens

• Only senators

• Only military personnel

Answer explanation

In ancient Roman elections, only male citizens were allowed to vote. Women, slaves, and non-citizens were excluded from the voting process.

What did the Centurion Assembly represent?

• Civil capacity

• Economic capacity

• Military capacity

• Religious capacity

Answer explanation

The Centurion Assembly represented Military capacity.

What was the voting method changed to in the 130s BC for greater privacy?

• Voice vote

• Electronic voting

• Show of hands

• Ballot

Answer explanation

The voting method changed to a 'Ballot' in the 130s BC for greater privacy, allowing individuals to vote anonymously by writing their choice on a piece of paper.

Which office was responsible for managing the treasury?

• Consul

• Quaestor

• Praetor

• Censor

Answer explanation

The office responsible for managing the treasury was the Quaestor.

What was the primary role of plebeian tribunes?

• Financial oversight

• Military command

• Legal adjudication

• Protecting plebeians

Answer explanation

The primary role of plebeian tribunes was protecting plebeians, advocating for their rights and interests within the Roman government.