Lesson 33 Quiz: The Rise of the Roman Republic

Who first ruled Rome?

• Etruscan kings

• military consuls

• Roman senators

• plebeian assemblies

According to legend, a visit to the oracle at Delphi determined

• where Rome should be built.

• who would govern Rome next.

• how Rome could start colonies.

• when Rome would write its laws.

In the Roman Republic, patricians were

• every adult male citizen.

• everyone except slaves.

• wealthy landowning families.

• people with Greek ancestors.

Why were plebeians unhappy when the Roman Republic began?

• They lost the right to vote.

• They wanted an empire.

• They had no say in laws.

• They wanted a king.

Who founded the Roman Republic?

• plebeians

• patricians

• Greek settlers

• Etruscan princes

How did plebeians serve the republic?

• as priests

• as soldiers

• as foreign advisers

• as government officials

In the Roman Republic, who might have said: I was elected to the group with most power, keep this office for life, help make laws, and serve as a judge?

• a scribe

• a consul

• a tribune

• a senator

What was a main job of the consuls?

• to command the army

• to choose the lawmakers

• to perform religious rituals

• to construct public buildings

What event happened in 494 B.C.E. on the timeline?

• Roman Empire falls

• Plebeians elect a leader

• Plebeians refuse to fight

• Etruscans return to power

What was a result of the Conflict of the Orders?

• Plebeians lost voting rights.

• Patricians gave up power.

• Romans defeated Greeks.

• Etruscans took control of Rome.