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WorksheetsQuiz #1 Rome
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 6mins
What is a "Republic"?
A form of government in which power rests with citizens who have the right to vote for their leaders. The leaders then make decisions for the people.
The wealthy landowners who held most of the power in ancient Rome.
The common people in Rome who were free. They worked as farmers, artisans, and merchants and made up the majority of the population, but had less political power.
Elected representatives who protected the rights of the plebeians from unfair acts of patrician officials.
What is a "Patrician"?
Elected representatives who protected the rights of the plebeians from unfair acts of patrician officials.
Rome had two of these. Like kings, they commanded the army and directed the government, however, their power was limited. One of them could always veto (overrule) the other’s decisions.
The wealthy landowners who held most of the power in ancient Rome.
The aristocratic branch of Rome’s government. It had both legislative and administrative functions in the republic. Its 300 members were chosen from the upper class of Roman society. Later, plebeians were allowed to join.
Who is a Plebeian?
The aristocratic branch of Rome’s government. It had both legislative and administrative functions in the republic. Its 300 members were chosen from the upper class of Roman society. Later, plebeians were allowed to join.
Elected representatives who protected the rights of the plebeians from unfair acts of patrician officials.
Elected representatives who protected the rights of the plebeians from unfair acts of patrician officials.
The common people in Rome who were free. They worked as farmers, artisans, and merchants and made up the majority of the population, but had less political power.
What is a "Tribune"?
Rome had two of these. Like kings, they commanded the army and directed the government, however, their power was limited. One of them could always veto (overrule) the other’s decisions.
The aristocratic branch of Rome’s government. It had both legislative and administrative functions in the republic. Its 300 members were chosen from the upper class of Roman society. Later, plebeians were allowed to join.
The aristocratic branch of Rome’s government. It had both legislative and administrative functions in the republic. Its 300 members were chosen from the upper class of Roman society. Later, plebeians were allowed to join.
Elected representatives who protected the rights of the plebeians from unfair acts of patrician officials.
What is a "Consul"?
Elected representatives who protected the rights of the plebeians from unfair acts of patrician officials.
The aristocratic branch of Rome’s government. It had both legislative and administrative functions in the republic. Its 300 members were chosen from the upper class of Roman society. Later, plebeians were allowed to join.
Rome had two of these. Like kings, they commanded the army and directed the government, however, their power was limited. One of them could always veto (overrule) the other’s decisions.
It times of crisis, such as war, the republic could appoint one of these: A leader who had absolute power to make laws and command the army. His power lasted for only six months. He was chosen by the consuls and then elected by the senate.
What is the Senate?
Rome had two of these. Like kings, they commanded the army and directed the government, however, their power was limited. One of them could always veto (overrule) the other’s decisions.
It times of crisis, such as war, the republic could appoint one of these: A leader who had absolute power to make laws and command the army. His power lasted for only six months. He was chosen by the consuls and then elected by the senate.
The name for the large military unit into which Roman soldiers were organized. Each one was made up of 5,000 heavily armored foot soldiers (infantry). A group of soldiers on horseback (cavalry) supported each legion.
The aristocratic branch of Rome’s government. It had both legislative and administrative functions in the republic. Its 300 members were chosen from the upper class of Roman society. Later, plebeians were allowed to join.
What is a "Dictator"?
The aristocratic branch of Rome’s government. It had both legislative and administrative functions in the republic. Its 300 members were chosen from the upper class of Roman society. Later, plebeians were allowed to join.
It times of crisis, such as war, the republic could appoint one of these: A leader who had absolute power to make laws and command the army. His power lasted for only six months. He was chosen by the consuls and then elected by the senate.
The name for the large military unit into which Roman soldiers were organized. Each one was made up of 5,000 heavily armored foot soldiers (infantry). A group of soldiers on horseback (cavalry) supported each legion.
It times of crisis, such as war, the republic could appoint one of these: A leader who had absolute power to make laws and command the army. His power lasted for only six months. He was chosen by the consuls and then elected by the senate.
What is a "Legion"?
The name for the large military unit into which Roman soldiers were organized. Each one was made up of 5,000 heavily armored foot soldiers (infantry). A group of soldiers on horseback (cavalry) supported each legion.
The many wars fought between Rome and Carthage from 264-146 BCE that ended in the defeat of Carthage. Its capital city was set on fire and its 50,000 inhabitants were sold into slavery.
The 29 year old Carthaginian general and brilliant military strategist who invaded Rome through a daring trek over the Alps mountain range.
It times of crisis, such as war, the republic could appoint one of these: A leader who had absolute power to make laws and command the army. His power lasted for only six months. He was chosen by the consuls and then elected by the senate.
What were the "Punic Wars"?
The many wars fought between Rome and Carthage from 264-146 BCE that ended in the defeat of Carthage. Its capital city was set on fire and its 50,000 inhabitants were sold into slavery.
The 29 year old Carthaginian general and brilliant military strategist who invaded Rome through a daring trek over the Alps mountain range.
The name for the large military unit into which Roman soldiers were organized. Each one was made up of 5,000 heavily armored foot soldiers (infantry). A group of soldiers on horseback (cavalry) supported each legion.
It times of crisis, such as war, the republic could appoint one of these: A leader who had absolute power to make laws and command the army. His power lasted for only six months. He was chosen by the consuls and then elected by the senate.
Who was "Hannibal"?
The name for the large military unit into which Roman soldiers were organized. Each one was made up of 5,000 heavily armored foot soldiers (infantry). A group of soldiers on horseback (cavalry) supported each legion.
It times of crisis, such as war, the republic could appoint one of these: A leader who had absolute power to make laws and command the army. His power lasted for only six months. He was chosen by the consuls and then elected by the senate.
The many wars fought between Rome and Carthage from 264-146 BCE that ended in the defeat of Carthage. Its capital city was set on fire and its 50,000 inhabitants were sold into slavery.
The 29 year old Carthaginian general and brilliant military strategist who invaded Rome through a daring trek over the Alps mountain range.
What was the significance (importance) of the "Twelve Tables?" (3 sentences minimum)
Yes, I can answer using the RACE principal.
Restate the question.
Answer the question directly.
Cite evidence (give specifics you remember from the reading in your own words).
Explain how the evidence supports your answer.
No, I can't answer using the RACE principal.
Restate the question.
Answer the question directly.
Cite evidence (give specifics you remember from the reading in your own words).
Explain how the evidence supports your answer.
