Roman Contributions Quiz

Rome is located halfway between what mountain range and the southern tip of Italy?

• Appalachian

• Alps

• Himalayan

• Andes

Who were the wealthy landowners in ancient Rome who held most of the power?

• A) Plebeians

• B) Patricians

• C) Artisans

• D) Merchants

What was the main characteristic of the Patricians in ancient Rome?

• A) They were common farmers

• B) They were wealthy landowners

• C) They were soldiers

• D) They were slaves

In ancient Rome, who held most of the political power?

• A) Plebeians

• B) Slaves

• C) Patricians

• D) Gladiators

When was the Roman Republic established?

• 509 BCE

• 1000 BCE

• 476 CE

• 753 BCE

All of the following are true about the Senate during the Roman Republic EXCEPT….

• It consisted of 300 members

• They nominated consuls

• They served terms of six years

• They proposed laws

What was the primary function of the Consuls in the Roman government?

• To lead the army

• To manage finances

• To oversee trade

• To conduct religious ceremonies

What was the 12 Tables?

• A set of 12 laws carved on tablets

• A collection of 12 stories

• A group of 12 leaders

• A series of 12 battles

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

• The ruling class and major landowners

• The common citizens, including farmers, merchants, and artisans

• Non-Roman citizens living within the Republic

• Members of the priestly class

What is a republic?

• Where a king rules the land
• Where people have direct decision-making privileges 
• Where people elect leaders to make decisions
• Where people pay tribute to a ruler