The Roman Republic Quiz

What form of government did the Romans establish after overthrowing their last king?

• Republic

• Democracy

• Oligarchy

• Monarchy

Who were the patricians in early Rome?

• Merchants

• Craftspeople

• Rich landowners

• Farmers

How many patricians made up early Rome’s Senate?

• 200

• 300

• 100

• 400

What was the role of consuls in the Roman Republic?

• They were the chief executives

• They were the religious leaders

• They were the judges

• They were the military generals

What was the Roman Republic’s set of written laws called?

• The Ten Commandments

• The Code of Hammurabi

• The Twelve Tables

• The Magna Carta

Which principle of law was established by the Romans?

• Guilty until proven innocent

• Trial by combat

• Innocent until proven guilty

• Double jeopardy