Roman History Quiz

What is a piece of land sticking out into a body of water so that it is almost surrounded by water called?

• Island

• Peninsula

• Continent

• Isthmus

What is a form of government in which people elect representatives to rule for them?

• Monarchy

• Democracy

• Republic

• Dictatorship

Who was a member of one of the wealthiest and most powerful families of Rome?

• Plebian

• Patrician

• Consul

• Official

What term describes a person who was an ordinary free Roman in the lower social class?

• Patrician

• Consul

• Plebeian

• Senator

What is the term for one of two people elected to rule the Roman Republic?

• Emperor

• Senator

• Consul

• Tribune

What does it mean to reject or refuse to approve a law?

• Approve

• Veto

• Amend

• Pass

Who is a person that carries out a government duty?

• Citizen

• Official

• Soldier

• Merchant

What does the term "majority" mean?

• Less than one-half

• Exactly one-half

• More than one-half

• One-fourth

What is the phrase for surrounding enemy buildings or other locations so that those within cannot receive supplies?

• Retreat

• Laying siege

• Ambush

• Defense

What is traditional Roman clothing made of fabric draped around the body called?

• Tunic

• Toga

• Robe

• Cloak