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WorksheetsRoman Republic
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 7mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Who did the Romans overthrow to begin their own government?
a)
the Latins
b)
the Romans
c)
the Etruscans
d)
the Italians
2.
What type of government did the Etruscans have?
a)
Oligarchy
b)
Monarchy
c)
Democracy
d)
Republic
3.
What type of government do the Romans establish?
a)
Republic
b)
Democracy
c)
Dictatorship
d)
Tyranny
4.
Why did the Romans overthrow the Etruscans?
a)
The Etruscan kings were cruel and abusing their power.
b)
The Romans were out of control and wanted all the power in Italy.
c)
The Peloponnesian War had left the city-state weak.
d)
Julius Caesar planned to become a dictator.
5.
How many Roman soldiers made up a legion?
a)
3,000- 6,000
b)
1,000- 2,000
c)
7,000- 8,000
d)
10,000
6.
These two members of the Roman government commanded the army and directed the city's government.
a)
Legionaries
b)
Senators
c)
Kings
d)
Consuls
7.
How long was a consul's term?
a)
1 year
b)
4 years
c)
10 years
d)
for life
8.
To overrule a decision:
a)
appoint
b)
veto
c)
conflict
d)
plebian
9.
Members of this elite government body were appointed for life. They had great influence over foreign and domestic policy.
a)
the Senate
b)
the Republic
c)
Consuls
d)
the Assembly
10.
These members of the Roman government were not as powerful as the Senators, but were allowed to appoint two Senators to become Consuls each year.
a)
Legionaries
b)
Patricians
c)
Assembly
d)
Slaves
11.
In times of crisis, the Romans would appoint a __________ who had absolute power.
a)
monarch
b)
dictator
c)
president
d)
tyrant
12.
One famous Roman dictator from history, known for heroically stepping down after he was no longer needed was:
a)
Julius Caesar
b)
Brutus
c)
Tarquinius
d)
Cincinnatus
13.
How long did a dictator's term last?
a)
1 year
b)
4 years
c)
for life
d)
6 months
14.
Wealthy landowners who had most of the power in Rome.
a)
Plebeians
b)
Patricians
15.
How did people become slaves in Rome?
a)
they were chosen because of their skin color
b)
they were chosen because of their race
c)
they were chosen because they were criminals or prisoners or as punishment
16.
What does "SPQR," an inscription seen in Rome's emblem and on structures throughout the city, stand for (in English)?
a)
Sons, Peasants, Quails, and Rats
b)
The Roman Senate and People
c)
Some People Can Vote
d)
Power to the Roman Republic
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