Ancient Rome Vocabulary Quiz

What term was used to describe the common people of ancient Rome?

• Patricians

• Plebeians

• Consuls

• Praetors

Which of the following was a high-ranking official in the Roman Republic, often in charge of civil law?

• Consul

• Praetor

• Dictator

• Imperator

What was the name of the governing body in ancient Rome that was composed of patricians?

• Senate

• Republic

• Triumvirate

• Twelve Tables

Which term refers to the period of peace and stability throughout the Roman Empire?

• Twelve Tables

• Law of Nations

• Pax Romana

• Imperator

What was the title given to a ruler with absolute power in Rome?

• Consul

• Dictator

• Imperator

• Praetor

Which term describes the ruling class in ancient Rome?

• Plebeians

• Patricians

• Consuls

• Triumvirate

What was the name of the first codified set of laws in ancient Rome?

• Twelve Tables

• Law of Nations

• Republic

• Senate

Which term refers to the system of government where citizens elect representatives to govern on their behalf?

• Republic

• Triumvirate

• Dictator

• Imperator

What was the title given to the commander in chief in ancient Rome?

• Consul

• Imperator

• Praetor

• Dictator

Which term refers to a political alliance of three individuals with equal power in ancient Rome?

• Senate

• Triumvirate

• Republic

• Law of Nations