Roman Governance Quiz

Citizens electing officials to represent them is an example of what?

• Democracy

• Republic

In ancient Rome, a common citizen who was not of noble rank was called:

• Plebian

• Consul

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CCSS.RL.8.9

Who introduced the Romans to the arch in architecture?

• Etruscans

• Persians

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What was the term for the system that prevented any one part of the Roman government from having too much power?

• Separation of Powers

• Checks and Balances

The United States government is an example of which form of governance?

• Constitutional Representative Democracy

• Oligarchy

What is the capital city of Italy?

• Rome

• Paris

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CCSS.RI.7.3

Which term describes the Roman republic's practice of treating everyone fairly under the law?

• Magna Carta

• Rule of Law

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In ancient Rome, one of two elected officials serving as chief executives and military commanders was called:

• Tribune

• Consul

A farmer or tradesperson in ancient Rome would be categorized as:

• Plebeian

• Patrician

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CCSS.RL.8.9

True or False: The most significant gift the Roman republic gave to our country's government was the Magna Carta.

• True

• False

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