Chapter 20

Which social class in Rome were wealthy landowners?

• Plebeians

• Slaves

• Patricians

• Artisans

Who made up about 90 percent of the Roman population?

• Patricians

• Plebeians

• Slaves

• Nobles

What was the purpose of wearing togas in ancient Rome?

• For casual wear

• For formal events

• For sports

• For sleeping

What was the role of plebeians in the Roman government?

• They had no role

• They could vote but had little voice

• They were the main decision-makers

• They were military leaders

What is the definition of a republic?

• A government ruled by a king

• A government where people rule themselves through elected representatives

• A government controlled by a single party

• A government with no leaders

What did the overthrow of the king in Rome lead to?

• Establishment of a monarchy

• Establishment of a republic

• Establishment of a dictatorship

• Establishment of an empire

Who were the patricians in Roman society?

• Wealthy landowners

• Poor farmers

• Foreign traders

• Military generals

Why did the plebeians resent the patricians?

• Because they had more wealth

• Because laws were not written down

• Because they lived in better houses

• Because they had more soldiers

Where were the Twelve Tables placed for public viewing?

• In the Roman Senate

• In the Roman marketplace

• In the Roman temples

• In the Roman baths

What was a key concern of the plebeians regarding the laws?

• They were too complex

• They were not written down

• They were too lenient

• They were too strict