Ancient Rome Assessment

What landform is Italy? Select the best answer.

• Island

• Peninsula

• Mountain

• Delta

Rome's origins are unknown. Therefore, the later citizens made up the incredible story about Aeneas, Romulus, and Remus. What does this story tell us about the ancient Romans? Select the best answer.

• They loved wolves.

• They did not understand nature.

• They wanted a glorious history.

• They thought Athens was better than Rome.

Originally Rome was a monarchy. After several hundred years, the Romans built off the Greek idea of democracy and created a new kind of government called a republic. In the republic there were elected officials and no one person held total power. What was most likely the reason for this change? Select the best answer.

• Great kings

• Fear of outside attacks

• Years of drought

• Bad kings

The wealthy class of Rome who held all the power in the early republic were called what? Select the best answer.

• Patricians

• Dictators

• Plebeians

• Tribunes

The largest part of the population of Rome was the common people. These people had little to no say in the government. Who were they? Select the best answer.

• Slaves

• Patricians

• Plebeians

• Senators

During times of war, when quick decisions needed to be made, the Senate would appoint one man to run the nation. He would be in power for only six months. What was this person called? Select the best answer.

• Senator

• Plebeian

• Dictator

• General

Use the table above to answer questions 7-10. Which word would best complete the chart where it says question 7?

• Senators

• Magistrates

• Dictators

• Tribunes

Use the table above to answer questions 7-10. Which word would best complete the chart where it says question 8?

• Consuls

• Magistrates

• Senators

• Vetoes

Use the table above to answer questions 7-10. These patricians were elected to serve for life, they controlled Rome’s financial affairs, and they advised the consuls. Who were they?

• The Senate

• The Forum

• The Assembly

• The Tribunal

Use the table above to answer questions 7-10. This group was made up of plebeians only and had the power to veto. Who were they?

• Consuls

• Senators

• Magistrates

• Tribunes