Unit 8 Vocabulary

The significance of Romulus and Remus in Roman history is:

• They were legendary twin brothers who founded Rome.

• They were Roman emperors who expanded the empire.

• They were generals who led Rome to victory in the Punic Wars.

• They were philosophers who influenced Roman thought.

What type of government is a Republic?

• A government where the country is considered a "public matter" and is not the private concern or property of the rulers.

• A government ruled by a king or queen.

• A government where people elect the leaders who govern them.

• A government where the power is held by the military.

Who is a leader with complete control or absolute power?

• A monarch

• A dictator

• A president

• A prime minister

Who are referred to as common people in Roman society?

• Patricians

• Plebeians

• Equestrians

• Senators

The powerful and wealthy nobles in Roman society were known as:

• Plebeians

• Patricians

• Equestrians

• Freedmen

Who were the elected officials from Rome’s first government?

• Consuls

• Senators

• Magistrates

• Praetors

Who was one of the two magistrates in Rome with the most power?

• Consul

• Praetor

• Aedile

• Quaestor

The Roman council of powerful and wealthy people who advised city leaders was called the:

• Senate

• Forum

• Assembly

• Curia

The public meeting place in Rome was called the ____.

• Forum

• Colosseum

• Pantheon

• Circus Maximus

The term 'Veto' in Roman context means:

• A power to unilaterally stop an official action

• A type of Roman coin

• A Roman festival

• A Roman military rank