World History Reading Guide Chapter 1 Section 2

A republic is:

• A form of government where the country is considered a public matter and officials are elected by citizens

• A government ruled by a king or queen

• A system where power is held by a single dictator

• A society without any laws or government

The consuls supervised:

• the army and government

• religious ceremonies

• trade and commerce

• education and arts

The plebians were:

• the ruling class of Rome

• the common people of Rome

• the slaves of Rome

• the soldiers of Rome

Veto means:

• to approve

• to reject or forbid

• to discuss

• to ignore

The framers of the US Constitution adapted which of the following ideas from the Romans?

• Separation of powers and a republic form of government

• Absolute monarchy

• Direct democracy for all decisions

• Rule by a single emperor

Julius Caesar was:

• A Roman general and statesman

• A Greek philosopher

• An Egyptian pharaoh

• A Chinese emperor

He forced the senate to make him:

• a consul

• a dictator

• a senator

• a tribune

Pax Romana is:

• A period of peace and stability in the Roman Empire

• A Roman military strategy

• A type of Roman architecture

• A Roman festival

The Romans presumed which basic principle about someone accused of a crime?

• Guilty until proven innocent

• Innocent until proven guilty

• Punished without trial

• No right to defense

Justin is best remembered for:

• Writing a famous code

• Inventing a new language

• Leading a revolution

• Becoming a king