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Roman Republic Quiz 10.2

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Why does the section tell us that the patricians had to listen to the angry protests of the plebeians about the way the government was run?

a)

The plebeians were very respected.

b)

The patricians wanted to be liked by all.

c)

The patricians were afraid that the plebeians would rise up and overthrow the entire government.

d)

The plebeians were known for being very educated and wise.

2.

The Roman government eventually became a "tripartite" government. What does that mean?

a)

Government was ruled only by the rich and powerful.

b)

Government with three parts.

c)

Ruled by 3 people.

d)

Rulers change every 3 years.

3.

Check the three parts of the Roman government the section talks describes.

a)

Forum

b)

Magistrates

c)

Senate

d)

Assemblies and Tribunes

e)

Checks and Balances

4.

The term to best describe a Roman consul today would be...

a)

Super star

b)

Servante

c)

President

d)

Principal

5.

Served for one year? Check all that apply.

a)

Magistrates

b)

Senate

c)

Assemblies and Tribunes

6.

Advised the consuls.

a)

Magistrates

b)

Senate

c)

Assemblies and Tribunes

7.

Could veto the decisions of consuls.

a)

Magistrates

b)

Senate

c)

Assemblies and Tribunes

8.

Controlled financial affairs.

a)

Magistrates

b)

Senate

c)

Assemblies and Tribunes

9.

Say I tell a student that I don't like their idea but to think of a different way to solve the problem. This is an example of...

a)

Rule

b)

Civic duty

c)

Veto

d)

checks and balances

10.

Select any of the following that would be considered a civic duty.

a)

Voting

b)

Attend assemblies

c)

Volunteering for the military

d)

Paying taxes

11.

The Romans limited terms of office.

a)

True

b)

False

12.

In a school the teachers are accountable to the principal and the principle is accountable to the board of education. This is an example of...

a)

Vetoing

b)

System of checks and balances

c)

Civic duty

13.

Which of the following was a Roman influence presented in this section.

a)

One must get married in court or a church.

b)

Laws must be written and posted for all to see.

c)

Criminals should be punished.

d)

Everyone should be able to have a lawyer.

14.

What would be the best description of a Roman forum from the following list?

a)

Rural area

b)

Court room

c)

City-center

d)

Urban area

15.

Where was the Law of the Twelve Tables kept?

a)

Senate

b)

Assemblies

c)

Tribunes

d)

Forum