6 Topic5 Lesson 3 VQ

What is a republic?

• Rule by a single monarch

• Rule by elected officials representing the people

• Rule by a group of priests

• Rule by a wealthy aristocracy

A constitution is best described as:

• A type of Roman army formation

• A written set of laws and principles that guides a government

• The ceremonial crown worn by the emperor

• A collection of myths about Rome

What is an empire?

• A small city with its own laws and government

• A political unit in which a single ruler controls many peoples and territories

• A religious organization

• A marketplace for trading goods

The consent of the governed means:

• People agree to follow the laws and authority of the government

• People are forced to obey without question

• Citizens are isolated from political decisions

• Only the army has power over citizens

Which of the following is an example of being isolated in Ancient Rome?

• Rome conquering new lands

• A village cut off by mountains or water, limiting contact with others

• Citizens voting in assemblies

• Traders exchanging goods along the Mediterranean