Exploring the Roman Republic

Which of the following best describes the role of the Senate in the Roman Republic's government structure?

• The Senate made laws and controlled foreign policy.

• The Senate led the army into battle.

• The Senate was responsible for religious ceremonies only.

• The Senate collected taxes from the provinces.

If you were a plebeian in the Roman Republic, which of the following rights would you most likely have to fight for?

• The right to become a consul

• The right to own slaves

• The right to vote in all elections

• The right to serve as a senator

Compare the powers of the consuls and the tribunes in the Roman Republic. Which statement best explains a key difference between their roles?

• Consuls led the army and government, while tribunes protected the rights of the plebeians.

• Consuls were elected by plebeians, while tribunes were chosen by the Senate.

• Consuls could veto each other, while tribunes could not veto anything.

• Consuls served for life, while tribunes served for ten years.

Given the structure of the Roman Republic, how might a law proposed by a plebeian tribune be blocked by the patrician class?

• The Senate could refuse to fund the law.

• The consuls could veto the law.

• The plebeian assembly could ignore the law.

• The tribune could be removed from office by the people.

Analyze why the struggle between patricians and plebeians was important for the development of the Roman Republic’s political system.

• It led to the creation of new offices and more rights for plebeians.

• It caused the Republic to collapse quickly.

• It made the Senate more powerful than the consuls.

• It stopped all wars with neighboring peoples.

Suppose you are a Roman citizen who wants to become a senator. Based on the social classes, what is the most likely requirement you must meet?

• You must be a patrician or a wealthy plebeian.

• You must be a slave who has been freed.

• You must be a foreigner living in Rome.

• You must be a member of the army only.

Which of the following scenarios best illustrates the relationship between social class and political power in the Roman Republic?

• Only patricians could become consuls, but plebeians could elect tribunes to protect their interests.

• Slaves could vote in all elections and hold office.

• Plebeians and patricians had equal access to all government positions from the start.

• Foreigners were often chosen as senators.

What does Republic mean?

• Common people in Rome.
• A form of government with elected leaders,
• Wars fought in Rome.
• A person trained to fight.

What does the senate do?

• Protect plebeian rights

• Rule the empire

• Veto laws

• Makes laws

What was the main job of the Senate in Rome?

• To manage the economy

• To lead the army in battles

• To set the policy for the Consuls

• To conduct religious ceremonies