Roman Vocabulary Quiz

This image shows the wealthy land-owning, ruling class enjoying a feast on some couches. Name this group of people.

• plebeians

• patricians

• soldiers

• slaves

Who were the common workers in Roman society?

• Patricians

• Plebeians

• Emperors

• Soldiers

Which term refers to a form of government with absolute authority?

• Patrician

• Plebian

• Empire

• Republic

What was Justinian's Code?

• A) A collection of Roman laws

• B) A type of Roman architecture

• C) A Roman military strategy

• D) A Roman festival

What empire was a continuation of the Roman Empire?

• The Byzantine Empire

• The Ottoman Empire

• The Greek Empire

• The Persian Empire

What is the significance of Justinian's Code in the United States?

• It is used in military training

• It is important for creating fairness in our written laws

• It is a popular tourist attraction

• It is a type of cuisine.

What is a key characteristic of Roman frescoes?

• They were painted on dry walls

• They were painted on wet plaster

• They were carved in stone

• They were made of metal.

What is the statue in the image depicting?

• Roman gods

• Roman soldiers

• The Gracchi brothers

• Roman emperors

What is the name of a form of government where representatives vote on behalf of the people?

• Oligarchy

• Empire

• Republic

• Monarchy

Which group in Roman society had the most power in the early Republic?

• The Patricians

• The Plebeians

• The Slaves

• The Soldiers