Ancient Rome Quizzes Review

Early Roman laws were written on tablets for everyone to see in 450 BC. Why are written laws important? Mark only one oval.

• They ensure peace

• They help establish justice and equality

• so only the best rule

• so everyone knows right and wrong

Rome is located on which continent? Mark only one oval.

• Europe

• Asia

• Africa

• South America

Which of the following describes methods taken to keep any one branch of government from becoming too powerful?

• civic duty

• veto

• Roman law

• checks and balance

Who did the protections and rights of the Roman law apply to?

• Barbarians

• Roman slaves

• Roman citizens

• Everyone

The chart titled “Roman Government” shows that the Romans designed their government to

• promote trade and commerce.

• centralize power in one person.

• respond quickly to military attacks.

• incorporate checks on the power of different branches of government.

Rome's first written laws were called the __________.

• Twelve Tables

• Twelve Assemblies

• Consuls

• Triumvirates

What was the primary purpose of an aqueduct? Mark only one oval.

• allowed people and animals to cross valleys

• a place for gladiators to fight in public

• used on a battlefield to conquer enemies

• delivered water to cities

Laws in the United States are based on the Roman ideas of _______. Mark only one oval.

• power

• social class

• peace

• justice

Electing tribunes and displaying the Law of the Twelve Tables. Mark only one oval.

• benefited tribunes.

• protected plebeians against unjust treatment by patricians.

• showed the influence of the Etruscans.

• violated the constitutional rights of the plebeians.

Because the Law of the Twelve Tables were displayed, judges could not. Mark only one oval.

• show partiality to non-Romans.

• discriminate against non-Romans.

• make decisions based on secret laws.

• preserve the status of plebeians.