Roman History Quiz

What is a republic?

• A form of government in which citizens elect their leaders

• A large group of Roman soldiers

• A member of the ruling class

• An ordinary citizen

What is a legion?

• A form of government in which citizens elect their leaders

• A large group of Roman soldiers

• A member of the ruling class

• An ordinary citizen

Who is a patrician?

• A form of government in which citizens elect their leaders

• A large group of Roman soldiers

• A member of the ruling class

• An ordinary citizen

Who is a plebeian?

• A form of government in which citizens elect their leaders

• A large group of Roman soldiers

• A member of the ruling class

• An ordinary citizen

What is the role of a consul?

• Head of government

• A large group of Roman soldiers

• A member of the ruling class

• An ordinary citizen

What does it mean to veto?

• To accept or agree to

• To reject or say no to

• To interpret the law

• To protect the rights of ordinary citizens

Who are praetors?

• Government officials who interpret the law and serve as judges

• A large group of Roman soldiers

• A member of the ruling class

• An ordinary citizen

What is the role of a tribune?

• Head of government

• A large group of Roman soldiers

• An elected official who protects the rights of ordinary citizens

• An ordinary citizen

What is a dictator?

• A person given total power

• A large group of Roman soldiers

• A member of the ruling class

• An ordinary citizen

What is civic duty?

• The idea that citizens have a duty to help their country

• A large group of Roman soldiers

• A member of the ruling class

• An ordinary citizen