Roman Government Quiz

What was the first stage of Roman government?

• Republic

• Democracy

• Monarchy

• Empire

How many kings reigned during the first stage of Roman government according to legend?

• Five

• Seven

• Ten

• Twelve

What was the role of the Senate during the Monarchy stage?

• To elect the king

• To advise the king

• To lead the army

• To collect taxes

Who was the seventh king of Rome, known for his cruel reign?

• Romulus

• Numa Pompilius

• Tarquin the Proud

• Servius Tullius

What type of government did the Romans establish in the second stage?

• Monarchy

• Republic

• Democracy

• Empire

Which civilization influenced the Romans to set up a republic?

• Egyptians

• Greeks

• Persians

• Carthaginians

What were the leaders of the Roman Republic called?

• Senators

• Kings

• Consuls

• Emperors

Based off of context, what does the word “focal” in paragraph 3 most nearly mean?

• institutional

• primary

• increased

• limited

What was the focal point of the Roman Republic?

• The army

• The Senate

• The Consuls

• The Emperor

What event led to the Roman Republic falling into a civil war?

• The death of Julius Caesar

• The invasion of Rome by barbarians

• The assassination of Octavian

• The rise of the Senate's power