Roman Republic Quiz

In what year did the Romans expel the last Etruscan king, Tarquin the Proud, and set up the Republic?

• 509

• 410

• 600

• 300

Who held all of the power in the Roman Republic after the expulsion of the last Etruscan king?

• Plebians

• Patricians

• Soldiers

• Merchants

What role did the Plebians have in the Roman Republic?

• They were the rulers

• They served in the army and paid taxes

• They were merchants

• They were priests

What is the highest position in the government structure shown in the diagram?

• Senate

• 2 Consuls

• Judges

• Assemblies

In the government structure, which group is on the same level as "Judges"?

• Tribunes

• Senate

• 2 Consuls

• Others

Who can be appointed as a Consul?

• Any citizen

• Only Senators who have been Praetor or Consul

• Anyone chosen by the Senate

• Only military leaders

How many Consuls are there always?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

What is one of the responsibilities of the Consuls?

• Writing laws

• Presiding over all meetings of the Senate

• Leading the army

• Collecting taxes

What responsibility do the Consuls have after entering office?

• Organizing public games

• Publishing the first Roman newsletter

• Leading the army

• Building new roads

Can a Consul be removed from office before the end of his/her term?

• Yes, if they break the law

• Yes, if they are voted out

• No, they cannot be removed

• Yes, if they choose to leave