Roman Republic Test

How did the Roman Republic affect the American system of government?

• It impacted decisions related to social classes, which gave the wealthy more civic rights.

• It influenced the creation of a representative government, in which people can affect

  decisions.

• It allowed state governments to have certain powers while giving other powers to the

  federal government.

• It established the foundation that provides for the separation of church and state in the

  federal government.

Who were Romulus and Remus?

• the mythical founders of Rome
• opposing generals in a war
• explorers on a famous river
• colonists from ancient Greece

What was the difference between the Greek and Roman gods?

• They had different names.
• They had the same rituals.
• They had the same worshippers.
• They had different personalities.

Who first ruled early Rome?

• Etruscan kings
• military consuls
• Roman senators
• plebeian assemblies

In the Roman Republic, the title of patricians referred to

• wealthy landowning families.
• every adult male citizen.
• everyone except slaves.
• people with Greek ancestors.

Why did the plebeians want laws to be written?

• so the patricians could not change laws whenever they wished
• so their land would be protected by the government
• so the government could not pass new laws too quickly
• so their children could learn to read in Roman schools

What is a toga?

• A long robe worn by Roman citizens.
• An elected representative of the government.
• A type of gladiator
• A decree from the Senate

What river flows by Rome?

• Tiber River
• The Apennine
• The Euphrates
• The Tigres

What does the term "republic" mean?

• A system of government in which citizens choose representatives to govern on their behalf.
• A system of government in which everyone governs themselves.
• A system of government where the King rules over everyone.
• A form of government that has a president and a senate.

________are 2 officials elected by the senators who serve for 1-year terms. 

• Consuls
• Senate
• Tribunes
• Dictators