Chapter 10 Ancient Rome Vocabulary

Aeneas was a Trojan hero and the son of which goddess?

• Aphrodite

• Hera

• Athena

• Artemis

Romulus and Remus are significant in Roman history because they are:

• Founders of Rome

• Roman Emperors

• Mythical Creatures

• Roman Gods

A republic is a form of government in which power resides in elected individuals representing the citizen body and government leaders exercise power according to the rule of law. How does a republic function?

• Through a monarchy with absolute power

• By elected representatives and rule of law

• By hereditary succession

• Through direct democracy

A dictator in Ancient Rome was a ruler with absolute power. How long did they typically stay in power?

• 6 months

• 1 year

• 2 years

• Lifetime

Cincinnatus is known for being a Roman statesman who became a legendary figure for his leadership and service to the Roman Republic. What is he particularly famous for?

• Being a Roman Emperor

• Leading a slave revolt

• Serving as a dictator and then returning to his farm

• Founding the city of Rome

The plebeians in Ancient Rome were:

• a privileged class of nobles

• common citizens

• foreign invaders

• religious leaders

Who were the patricians and what role did they play in Roman society?

• The patricians were a class of wealthy landowners who held most of the political power in Roman society.

• The patricians were a group of skilled artisans and craftsmen who contributed to Roman culture.

• The patricians were a class of military leaders who defended Rome from invasions.

• The patricians were a religious sect that influenced Roman spiritual practices.

The responsibilities of magistrates in Ancient Rome included:

• overseeing legal matters and public finances

• leading military campaigns

• conducting religious ceremonies

• all of the above

The role of consuls in Ancient Rome was to:

• lead the military and preside over the Senate

• serve as religious leaders

• manage the economy

• act as judges in civil disputes

The Senate in Ancient Rome was a governing body. What was its primary function?

• To create laws

• To advise the consuls

• To lead the military

• To collect taxes