Ancient Rome

What is a republic?

• A form of government where a king rules

• A form of government where citizens elect their leaders

• A form of government where leaders are chosen by birthright

• A form of government where only the army has power

Which class in early Rome was often very poor?

• Patricians

• Plebeians

• Nobles

• Senators

How many consuls led the Roman Republic at one time?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

How many patrician men were in the Roman Senate?

• 100

• 200

• 300

• 400

Who were the consuls in the Roman Republic?

• Military leaders

• Heads of government

• Judges

• Senators

What happened when consuls kept blocking each other in Rome?

• Trade increased

• No law could be passed

• New territories were conquered

• The economy improved

What did the dictator have during a crisis in Rome?

• Limited power

• Complete control

• No authority

• Shared power

What did the dictator do after the crisis ended?

• Kept the power

• Expanded the army

• Gave up power

• Built new cities

What did Cincinnatus do after forming an army?

• Negotiated peace

• Led them to the enemy and defeated them

• Built a fortress

• Surrendered

How long did Cincinnatus take to resign and return to his farm after taking control?

• 10 days

• 16 days

• 30 days

• 45 days