Roman Republic Vocabulary Quiz

Fill in the blank: In ancient Rome, a ______ was one of two chief leaders elected yearly.

• consul

• praetor

• senator

• dictator

Fill in the blank: A ______ is a person who rules with absolute authority.

• Dictator

• Citizen

• Ambassador

• Senator

What is a story from the past that is accepted as truth but cannot be proven called?

• Legend

• Mythology

• Fable

• Chronicle

What is the meaning of the word 'Pantheon'?

• A) A type of temple

• B) The gods of a group of people, a religion, or a civilization

• C) A sacred book

• D) A festival

Who is the Roman god of the sea?

• Jupiter

• Neptune

• Mars

• Pluto

What is the definition of 'Patriarchy'? Fill in the blank: Patriarchy is a society in which ______ hold all the power.

• men

• children

• animals

• women

Fill in the blank: A Patrician is a ________ in ancient Rome.

• wealthy landowner

• slave

• soldier

• artisan

What is the meaning of the word 'Plebeian'?

• A) A wealthy landowner in ancient Rome

• B) A common person in ancient Rome

• C) A Roman emperor

• D) A Roman soldier

What is the definition of a province?

• A type of government official

• An administrative district of a larger empire or country

• A military leader

• A religious ceremony

What is a republic?

• A type of government in which citizens vote for their leaders.

• A type of government ruled by a king or queen.

• A type of government where only one person makes all the decisions.

• A type of government where there are no leaders.