Early Rome

Who were the Etruscans in the context of ancient Rome?

• The founders of the Roman Republic

• The group of people who ruled Rome before the Romans

• The first Roman emperors

• The inventors of the Roman alphabet

Answer explanation

The Etruscans were the group of people who ruled Rome before the Romans. They played a significant role in shaping early Roman civilization.

What was the forum in ancient Rome?

• A marketplace for trading goods

• A private garden for the Roman elite

• Rome's public meeting place

• A training ground for gladiators

Answer explanation

The forum in ancient Rome was Rome's public meeting place (Choice C).

What does the term "Veto" mean in the context of ancient Rome?

• A ruler with complete power

• An official chosen by plebeians

• To have complete power over the country

• To reject

Answer explanation

In ancient Rome, the term 'Veto' means to reject. It refers to the power of rejecting a decision or proposal.

Who were the first to rule early Rome before the establishment of the Republic?

• The Greeks

• The Etruscans

• The Romans

• The Plebeians

What type of government did the Romans establish after overthrowing the Etruscan kings?

• Monarchy

• Democracy

• Republic

• Oligarchy

What percentage of Rome's population may have been enslaved during the era discussed in the text?

• 10 to 20 percent

• 20 to 30 percent

• 30 to 40 percent

• 40 to 50 percent

What was the main problem in the Roman Republic after the Etruscan kings were overthrown?

• There was no clear leader.

• The plebeians and patricians were socially equal.

• The patricians held all the power and the plebeians had less rights.

• The oracle's predictions stopped coming true.

What is the Conflict of the Orders?

• A war between Rome and neighboring tribes.

• A struggle for power between the Etruscans and the Romans.

• A conflict between the two social classes of plebeians and patricians.

• A series of battles for the Roman throne.

What dramatic event occurred in the year 494 B.C.E.?

• The plebeians marched out of the city in protest.

• The patricians met the demands of the plebeians.

• The Etruscan kings regained control of Rome.

• The oracle at Delphi stopped giving predictions.

Why did the patricians decide to make a compromise with the Plebeians?

• Because the Plebeians threatened to leave Rome

• Because they feared the army would be helpless if an enemy attacked Rome

• Because the Plebeians refused to pay taxes