The Roman Republic – Key Vocabulary

The term 'dictator' in the context of the Roman Republic refers to:

• A temporary magistrate with extraordinary powers, appointed during a crisis.

• A permanent ruler with absolute power over the state.

• A military general with control over the army.

• A senator with veto power over the assembly.

Explain the concept of 'patriarchy' as it relates to the Roman Republic.

• A system where men hold power and women are largely excluded from it.

• A system where women hold power and men are largely excluded from it.

• A system where both men and women share power equally.

• A system where power is determined by wealth, regardless of gender.

A 'civil war' in the context of the Roman Republic entails:

• A conflict between different Roman states.

• A war between Rome and a foreign power.

• An internal conflict between factions within the Roman Republic.

• A war led by Julius Caesar against the Gauls.

The 'plebians' in the Roman Republic were:

• a powerful ruling class

• common citizens

• foreign invaders

• religious leaders

A 'peninsula' is a landform that is surrounded by water on three sides. How does this relate to the geography of the Roman Republic?

• The Roman Republic was located on a peninsula, specifically the Italian Peninsula.

• The Roman Republic was located on an island, surrounded by water on all sides.

• The Roman Republic was located in a desert, with no significant water bodies nearby.

• The Roman Republic was located in a mountainous region, with no access to the sea.

'Patrician' in the context of the Roman Republic refers to:

• A member of the lower class

• A member of the upper class

• A type of Roman architecture

• A Roman military rank

A 'tribune' in the Roman Republic was responsible for:

• leading the army

• collecting taxes

• protecting the rights of the plebeians

• managing public festivals

A 'legend' is a traditional story sometimes popularly regarded as historical but unauthenticated. How might it relate to the history of the Roman Republic?

• Legends provide factual accounts of historical events in the Roman Republic.

• Legends are fictional stories with no connection to the Roman Republic.

• Legends offer insights into cultural values and beliefs of the Roman Republic.

• Legends are official historical records of the Roman Republic.

The function of a 'consul' in the Roman Republic was to:

• lead the military and preside over the Senate

• collect taxes and manage public finances

• serve as a religious leader

• act as a judge in legal disputes

The 'pantheon' in Roman culture is significant because it is:

• a temple dedicated to all the gods of ancient Rome.

• a marketplace for trading goods.

• a military training ground.

• a public bathhouse.