HS HIST CHP7: Part 5- Formation of the Roman Republic

Which of the following was a power of the plebeian council?

• Veto power over all the other parts of the Roman government.

• To elect the Roman consuls.
• To control the military forces of Rome.
• To manage foreign relations and treaties.

Which of the following was the term used for the common people of ancient Rome?

• plebeians
• aristocrats
• senators
• patricians

How did the Roman Senate most often exert its power?

• By controlling finances and the way public funds were spent

• By leading military campaigns
• By appointing emperors directly
• By controlling foreign trade

Why did the plebs collectively leave the city of Rome in the middle of a war in 494 BCE?

• The plebs left to join the enemy forces.
• The plebs were fleeing from a natural disaster.
• The plebs collectively left Rome to protest for their rights and political representation.
• The plebs left to celebrate a festival outside the city.

Which of the following statements describe the position and the powers of the Roman consul?

• 1. Consuls were limited to a term of 1 year.

• 1. Consuls could not serve two terms in a row. They had to wait 10 years to run for reelection.

• 1. The consuls shared the powers that the king used to have.

• 1. All answers are correct.