Roman Republic: Key Figures and Concepts

What did the Roman abbreviation SPQR represent?

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• The Senate and People of Rome

• Supreme Power, Quick Rule

• Soldiers, Priests, Queens, Rulers

According to the Greek historian Polybius, which three forms of government were found united in Rome?

• Monarchy, Oligarchy, Tyranny

• Aristocracy, Democracy, Republic

• Monarchy, Aristocracy, Democracy

• Empire, Republic, Dictatorship

What was a significant check on the power of the Roman Consuls?

• They could only serve for one year at a time

• They had to be approved by the Plebeians

• They were chosen by the Dictator

• They could only serve once in their lifetime

What was the primary role of a Dictator in the Roman Republic?

• To serve as a permanent ruler of Rome

• To lead the Senate in legislative matters

• To take over in times of imminent danger to the Republic

• To manage Rome's domestic affairs

Who were the three powerful figures that formed the First Triumvirate?

• Augustus, Marc Antony, Cleopatra

• Romulus, Remus, Cincinnatus

• Crassus, Pompey, Caesar

• Brutus, Cassius, Caesar

What was the primary goal of the conspirators who assassinated Julius Caesar?

• To establish a new monarchy.

• To restore the Roman Republic.

• To divide Rome among themselves.

• To appoint a new dictator.

How did Emperor Augustus's rule impact the Roman Senate?

• He significantly increased its power and influence.

• He abolished the Senate entirely.

• He maintained its traditional forms but reduced it to a rubber stamp.

• He allowed the Senate to elect the next emperor.

Which action by Roman generals like Marius and Sulla contributed to the decline of the Roman Republic?

• They focused on strengthening the Senate's authority.

• They ensured their armies were loyal to Rome above all else.

• They opened the army to the poor, who became personally loyal to the generals.

• They reduced military expansion to stabilize the Republic.

Which of the following characteristics was NOT mentioned as defining an empire?

• A unified system of government.

• Continual military expansion.

• A diversity of subject peoples.

• A hereditary line of emperors.

What was a significant outcome of the Punic Wars for Rome?

• Rome lost control of Sicily to Carthage.

• Carthage successfully invaded and conquered Rome.

• Rome gained control of Spain and destroyed Carthage.

• Rome formed a lasting alliance with Carthage.