Chapter 10 The Roman Republic – Study Guide

According to Roman legend, which of the following happened before Aeneas reached Italy?

• He fled with his followers from Troy and Troy burned to the ground.

• He married.

• He met Romulus and Remus.

• He lived in Greece and led the army.

Which event was most influential in causing the patricians to change the Roman government?

• Plebian council formation

• Election of plebeian officials

• Patrician resistance

• Social conflict

___________allowed government officials to restrict the power of other officials.

• Checks and Balances

• Magistrates

• Consuls

• The tablets

The _____ was located at the center of Rome between two hills.

• forum

• church

• bank

• courthouse

According to legend, Aeneas came to Rome from ________.

• Troy

• Athens

• Carthage

• Sparta

According to ancient historians, ________ was the first king of Rome.

• Romulus

• Remus

• Numa Pompilius

• Tullus Hostilius

________ was a farmer who became a Roman dictator in 458 BC, but served only 16 days.

• Cincinnatus

• Julius Caesar

• Augustus

• Nero

As time passed, the ________ became more powerful, gained influence over magistrates, and took control of the city’s finances.

• Senate

• Council

• Assembly

• Tribunal

________ allowed government officials to restrict the power of other officials.

• Checks and balances

• Separation of powers

• Judicial review

• Federalism

Unlike magistrates, ________ held office for life.

• senators

• governors

• judges

• mayors