Social Structure and Government of Ancient Rome

What kind of government did Rome SAY that it had?

• Democracy

• Republic

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy

What were the aqueducts and why were they amazing?

• They were bridges for transportation

• They were structures for carrying water

• They were defensive walls

• They were ancient roads

Describe Rome’s religious history.

• Always monotheistic

• Started polytheistic, then became monotheistic

• Always polytheistic

• Started monotheistic, then became polytheistic

Describe the two social classes in Rome.

• Patricians and Plebeians

• Nobles and Serfs

• Kings and Queens

• Warriors and Priests

Who were the consuls and what did they do?

• Military leaders who led armies

• Elected officials who led the government

• Religious leaders who led ceremonies

• Merchants who led trade

What is the difference between polytheism and monotheism?

• Polytheism is the belief in one god, monotheism in many

• Polytheism is the belief in many gods, monotheism in one

• Polytheism is the belief in no gods, monotheism in one

• Polytheism is the belief in spirits, monotheism in gods

Who could and couldn’t vote and hold office in ancient Rome?

• Only women could vote

• Only slaves could vote

• Only free men could vote

• Only children could vote

Describe the effects that the road system had on ancient Rome.

• It isolated the city

• It improved trade and military movement

• It caused frequent floods

• It made travel difficult

Describe the influence that ancient Greece had on Rome.

• No influence at all

• Influenced Roman religion and culture

• Only influenced Roman military

• Only influenced Roman architecture

Describe the geography of the Roman region (seas, mountains, landforms, rivers).

• Flat desert with no water

• Mountainous with many rivers

• Plains with no mountains

• Coastal with seas and mountains