Roman Society - Learning Check

What was the main differences between Patricians and Plebeians?

• Patricians were wealthy and held political power, while Plebeians were commoners with limited rights.

• Patricians were commoners with limited rights, while Plebeians were wealthy and held political power.

• Both Patricians and Plebeians were wealthy and held political power.

• Both Patricians and Plebeians were commoners with limited rights.

What were some of the limitations non-citizens in Rome faced?

• Lack of voting rights and legal protections

• Inability to own property

• Restricted access to public services

• All of the above

Why did the Plebeians go on strike in 494 BCE?

• To demand political representation and rights

• To protest against high taxes

• To seek military reforms

• To oppose foreign invasions

How did the Patricians respond to the Plebeians' demands during the Conflict of Orders?

• By granting some political rights to the Plebeians

• By ignoring the Plebeians' demands

• By increasing taxes on the Plebeians

• By exiling the Plebeian leaders

What subjects did wealthy children in Rome learn?

• Reading, writing, arithmetic, and rhetoric

• Only reading and writing

• Only arithmetic and rhetoric

• None of the above

The Romans adopted gods and goddesses from other cultures like the Greeks because:

• they wanted to expand their religious beliefs.

• they were forced to by other cultures.

• they had no gods of their own.

• they wanted to show superiority over other cultures.

Which Roman god or goddess was known as the king of the gods?

• Jupiter

• Mars

• Venus

• Neptune

The Roman army was able to expand and control so much land because of its:

• advanced military tactics

• large number of soldiers

• superior weaponry

• strong leadership

What was the basic military unit of the Roman army?

• Cohort

• Legion

• Century

• Phalanx

Early on in their histories, Romans and Greeks were both...

• Polytheistic
• Monotheistic
• Ruled as empires
• Christian