Early Rome and the Republic

Who was Rome fighting against in the Punic Wars?

• Greece

• Egypt

• Carthage

• Spain

Representatives in Roman government who protected the rights of plebeians were called ___.

• tribunes

• senators

• patricians

• consuls

Which of the following could patricians do that plebeians could NOT do?

• Vote

• Pay taxes

• Be elected to hold a position in government

• Serve in the military and protect Rome

Why did Rome change its form of government to a republic?

• They had just overthrown a harsh king and needed a new government.

• The last great king died without an heir so the monarchy ended.

• Their king had decided that the citizens of Rome should decide who leaders were and stepped down from the throne.

• None of these are correct.

Who was the most powerful class in ancient Rome?

• plebeians

• slaves

• patricians

• etruscans

Why was the climate of Rome beneficial to its people?

• The mild weather conditions were ideal for a long growing season which provided a great deal of food that allowed the population to grow.

• People in the region were more pleasant because of the weather so there wasn't a lot of conflict.

• Many people from far away lands would visit Rome throughout the year because of the good weather which brought wealth to Rome.

• None of these answers are correct.

Who greatly influenced the culture of ancient Rome with regard to education, religion, philosophy, and their alphabet?

• Egyptians

• Chinese

• Greeks

• Sumerians

In which European country is Rome located?

• Greece

• France

• Italy

• Germany

What is a republic?

• One ruler with total control of government.

• Most powerful leaders in a republic that led the military and carried out laws.

• A group that makes decisions about laws such as whether or not to pass the laws.

• A form of government in which people vote for leaders to represent them and make decisions on their behalf.

Why was it important to plebeians that laws be written down?

• They wanted to review the laws to make sure that trials were fair since all judges were patricians.

• They needed to study the laws so they can be better lawyers.

• They wanted to share the information with the schools so that children would know the laws by the time they became adults.

• None of these are correct.