5th Grade S.S. LEAP - Rise of the Roman Empire

Use Source 1 and Source 2 to answer the question.
Which words best describe the political and social systems in Rome during the rise of the Roman Republic? Select the two correct answers.

• Feudalism

• Democracy

• Monarchy

• Republic

• Theocracy

Use Source 2 to answer the question.
Which phrase explains the most likely reason the image in Source 2 was created?

• To show the role and importance of Julius Caesar in the history of Rome

• To show that Julius Caesar was a weak leader

• To show that the people of Rome respected Julius Caesar

• To show that Julius Caesar ruled over a large area

Use Source 1 to answer the question.

Select three correct statements that explain why the Roman Republic became more powerful.

• The Roman army became more organized.

• The Senate gained more control over the military.

• The plebeians were granted more rights.

• Rome formed alliances with neighboring kingdoms.

• The expansion of trade routes increased Rome's wealth.

Use Source 3 to answer the questions.
Part A: Which phrase best describes the purpose of the Twelve Tables?

• To give independence to slaves

• To provide equal rights for women

• To provide a written set of laws for all Roman citizens

• To protect the rights of the Senate

Part B: Which quotation from Source 3 best supports the answer to Part A?

• “If someone is caught committing theft, they will be fined ten times the value of what they have stolen.”

• “A debt must be paid in full within the agreed time frame, or the debtor will face legal consequences.”

• “No person shall be sentenced to death unless proven guilty by the law of the land.”

• “Any citizen has the right to seek legal action against others for wrongs committed.”

Select the best answer from each list to complete the sentences about the events that followed the founding of the Roman Republic.

The plebeians demanded more rights, which led to: (a)  

• The Conflict of the Orders
• The rise of Julius Caesar
• The creation of the Senate
• The establishment of Christianity

After the reforms, the Roman Republic continued to expand, leading to: ​ (a)  

• The establishment of a more inclusive legal system
• The reign of a single emperor
• The decline of the plebeian class
• The immediate collapse of the Senate

Use Source 3 to answer the question. Which statements best explain why the Twelve Tables are historically important? Select the two correct answers.

• They created a law that protected the right to free speech.

• They stated that the law was the main source of power.

• They declared that leaders had permission to disobey the law.

• They established that laws applied equally to all citizens.

• They allowed for punishment without trial.

Use the sources to answer the question.

Explain two different effects that the rise of the Roman Republic had on Rome. As you write, be sure to fully answer all parts of the prompt using information and examples from your knowledge of social studies.