The Roman Republic

What type of government did Rome establish after overthrowing their last king in 509 BCE?

• Monarchy

• Republic

• Dictatorship

• Empire

Who were the elected officials that led Rome instead of a king?

• Senators

• Tribunes

• Consuls

• Dictators

What was the main role of the Roman Senate?

• To lead the army

• To make laws and advise leaders

• To elect consuls

• To manage households

Which group in Roman society initially held most of the power?

• Plebeians

• Patricians

• Enslaved people

• Tribunes

What was the significance of the written laws created around 450 BCE?

• They were only applicable to patricians

• They were carved onto tablets and displayed publicly

• They allowed women to vote

• They abolished slavery

How did plebeians protest to gain more rights in the Roman Republic?

• By forming their own army

• By refusing to work or serve in the army

• By overthrowing the consuls

• By creating their own government

What was the role of tribunes in the Roman Republic?

• To lead the army

• To protect plebeian interests and reject unfair laws

• To serve as consuls

• To manage enslaved people

Who was Julius Caesar and what was his role in the Roman Republic?

• A dictator who marked a shift away from shared power

• The first emperor of Rome

• A tribune who protected plebeian interests

• A senator who made laws

What marked the beginning of the Roman Empire?

• The creation of written laws

• The rise of Augustus as the first emperor

• The overthrow of the last king

• The election of tribunes

What was emphasized in Roman culture as part of civic duty?

• Voting and holding office

• Managing households

• Working, paying taxes, and serving in the army

• Protesting against the government