Roman Govts - Monarchy, Republic, Empire

What does the Roman acronym SPQR stand for?

• Senate and Powerful Roman

• Senators and People of Rome

• The Senate and People of Rome

• Supreme Power of Roman

Rome was founded _, (a)   years ago.

What type of government did Rome have when it was first founded?

• Republic

• Democracy

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy

Which group in early Rome was considered the upper class, consisting of wealthy landowners?

• Plebeians

• Patricians

• Etruscans

• Consuls

What percentage of the Roman population were Plebeians?

• 5%

• 25%

• 50%

• 95%

What form of government did the Patricians create after overthrowing the monarchy?

• Empire

• Democracy

• Republic

• Dictatorship

What is a defining characteristic of a Republic?

• A single ruler inherits power.

• Citizens vote for their leaders.

• Religious leaders hold all authority.

• Only the wealthy can participate in government.

How many separate parts made up the Roman Republic's tripartite government?

• Two

• Three

• Four

• Five

What was the primary role of the Consuls in the Roman Republic?

• To advise the Senate on laws.

• To manage city finances and festivals.

• To run the city and control the military.

• To represent the common people.

What was the main role of the Senate in the Roman Republic?

• To elect the Magistrates.

• To veto unfair laws.

• To advise the Consuls.

• To organize public festivals.