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Rome Republic

Total questions: 21

Worksheet time: 11mins

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Class
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1.

Which of the following political contributions from the Roman Republic is used in the United States government today?

a)

Direct democracy

b)

Representative democracy

c)

Monarchy

d)

Parliament

2.

What is the idea that all citizens have a responsibility to their country?

a)

The right to vote

b)

The rule of law

c)

Civic duty

d)

Community service

3.

Refer the following excerpt below

“We are bound by these ideals that teach us what it means to be citizens. Every cold must be taught these ideals. Every citizen must uphold them. I ask you to be citizens. Citizens and not spectators. Citizens and not subjects. Responsible citizens building communities of service and a nation of character.” George W. Bush

Which democratic principle developed by Roman Republic, is the focus of this excerpt?

a)

Representative Democracy

b)

Rule of law

c)

Separation of Powers

d)

Civic Duty

4.

Refer to the following excerpt

“When the speeches for and against the law have been made, a considerable larger crowd of women poured forth in public the next day; as a single body they besiege the doors of the tribunes, who were vetoing their colleagues motion, and they did not stop until the tribunes took back their veto. After that there was no doubt that all the tribes would repeal the law.” Livy, a Roman Historian

What conclusion can be made about the role of women in the political process of the Roman Republic?

a)

Women protesting in large groups, were able to be more influential than men in political decisions

b)

Women were able to obtain the right to vote through the use of organized protest at the forum

c)

Women did not have any formal rights to political involvement, but were able to still be influential in political decisions

d)

Women and men had equal political rights and effect on the political processes

5.

Which statement BEST describes the importance of Roman Roads

a)

The network of roads made travel easier and more popular

b)

The Road network made moving armies faster and more efficient

c)

The network of roads made it possible to map the Roman Empire

d)

The road network made water travel less desirable

6.

Which architectural achievement, shown below, allowed Ancient Romans to enjoy the use of public toilets, underground sewage systems, fountains, and public baths?

a)

The road

b)

The arch

c)

The aqueduct

d)

The dome

7.

Why did the Romans build arenas like this one?

a)

To educate Roman citizens for democratic participation

b)

To hold public meetings and government forums

c)

To maintain control by providing public entertainment

d)

To train Roman soldiers to be fierce warriors

8.

Which engineering advancement allowed Romans to build high yet sturdy  structures, with limited building materials?

a)

the Arch

b)

The Bridge

c)

The Aqueduct

d)

The Dome

9.

Which Statement best describes the purpose of the Roman Aqueducts?

a)

Aqueducts provide military protection to Roman Settlements

b)

Aqueducts provide access to roadways for Roman Cities

c)

Aqueducts brought freshwater to Roman Cities

d)

Aqueducts brought irrigation water to Roman Farms

10.

What Building material did the Roman civilization introduce into architecture?

a)

Concrete

b)

Metal

c)

Glass

d)

Wood

11.

Which Ancient Roman architectural achievement was used for public entertainment including gladiator fights?

a)

The Colosseum

b)

The Forum

c)

The Campus

d)

The Circus Maximus

12.

Which contribution of the ancient Romans was MOST significant to the Roman military?

a)

Legions

b)

Road system

c)

Phalanx

13.

Based on the chart above, what is true about the plebeians?

a)

Plebeians were able to gain more power over time

b)

Plebeians held most of the power in Rome

c)

Plebeians owned most of the land

d)

Plebeians never participated in the government

14.

How was the treatment of slaves similar to the treatment of children in ancient Rome?

a)

Both could be sold into service for money

b)

Both were treated with respect at all times

c)

Both had to stay in their homes and not be seen in public

d)

Both were encouraged to learn languages and philosophy

15.

Which statement BEST describes the roles of patricians and plebeians in the Roman Republic?

a)

Patricians were in control of the Senate, and plebeians were in control of the lower chamber

b)

Patricians were in control of the Senate, and plebeians had no direct political power

c)

Patricians were often farmers, and plebeians often became politicians

d)

Patricians were often slaves, and plebeians often became emperors

16.

Which grouping below represents the social divisions in ancient Rome?

a)

plebeians, slaves, freedmen

b)

patricians, saxons, barbarians

c)

barbarians, plebeians, artisans

d)

patricians, plebeians, slaves

17.

What concept do the 12 tables and the US Constitution share concerning who has to follow laws?

a)

Rule of Law

b)

Civic Duty

c)

Civic Participation

d)

Direct Democracy

18.

According to the image, which principle created by the Roman Republic is reflected in the United States?

a)

Rule of Law

b)

Representative Democracy

c)

Separation of powers

d)

ivic Duty

19.

The United States has three branches of government—executive, legislative, and judicial. What is the equivalent of the legislative branch in the Roman Republic?

a)

Praetors

b)

Consuls

c)

Tribunes

d)

Senate

20.

What is the “rule of law”?

a)

The idea that no citizen is above the law

b)

The idea that the government must obey the law.

c)

The idea that everyone must follow the law.

d)

The idea that leaders must obey the law.

21.

Why did the Roman government have a system of checks and balances?

a)

to ensure that the Roman Senate would run the city fairly

b)

to make sure that plebeians and patricians shared power

c)

to help Roman citizens get involved in government

d)

to keep one part of the government from becoming too strong