WorksheetsQuiz - Roman Republic, Laws & Influence
Total questions: 24
Worksheet time: 12mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
The Roman Republic began around the year
a)
753 BC
b)
509 BC
c)
330 BC
d)
476 AD
2.
When ruled over by the Etruscans, the Romans lived under this type of government with one ruler.
a)
Monarchy
b)
Oligarchy
c)
Tyranny
d)
Direct Democracy
3.
What type of government did the Romans establish after overthrowing the Etruscans?
a)
Monarchy
b)
Direct Democracy
c)
Oligarchy
d)
Republic
4.
Which of the following best describes the Roman Republic form of government.
a)
Representatives were elected by citizens to make decisions.
b)
Every citizen was given the right to vote on every law and issue.
c)
All people were treated with equality and participated in the government.
d)
An emperor, referred to as Caesar, had absolute control.
5.
Which of the following is a true statement?
a)
Plebeians had control of the government in ancient Rome.
b)
Patricians were average working citizens in Rome and not allowed to vote.
c)
Patricians were usually born into wealthy, landowning families and controlled the government.
d)
Plebeians were the only citizens who could vote.
6.
In the Roman Republic, the Assembly was
a)
A place for the Senate to meet with the emperor.
b)
Made up of Roman citizens who voted for elected officials.
c)
A gathering place for Romans to enjoy theater and games.
d)
The largest temple where Romans prayed to their polytheistic Gods.
7.
Which of the following is NOT TRUE of the consuls of the Roman Republic?
a)
There were 2
b)
They commanded the army
c)
They handled the finances and money of Rome
d)
They were elected by the assemblies
8.
What statement best explains the role of the Senate in the Roman Republic?
a)
300 patrician men who directed spending of money and approved laws.
b)
1 leader chosen to rule in times of emergency.
c)
The group who chose all government officials, including consuls.
d)
2 heads of government that gave advice to emperors.
9.
In times of emergency, the consuls could appoint this government official to lead the Republic?
a)
A Senator
b)
A General
c)
A Dictator
d)
A Tribune
10.
Consuls in the Roman Republic had the power to veto each other. What does this mean?
a)
To provide aide to one another
b)
To give praise and honor to the other.
c)
To silence the other from making proclamations.
d)
To reject or stop the others decision.
11.
Which statement best describes the major influence the founders of our government took from the ancient Roman Repulic form of government?
a)
The idea that leaders should be chosen by the people.
b)
Only wealthy landowners should be able to be government officials.
c)
Leaders should be born into power and rule absolutely
d)
All citizens should be directly involved in making laws and policy.
12.
Which of the following is the most true statement about the Roman 12 Tables of law?
a)
All of the laws were unfair and cruel and did not give rights to any Roman citizens.
b)
It was Rome's first written legal code and had some influence on our laws today.
c)
The laws were very unorganized, confusing and hard for Romans to follow.
d)
They were never recorded or written so Romans did not know what the laws were.
13.
One idea that we took from the Roman Republic and included in our Bill of Rights is that people cannot have their life, freedom or property taken away unless they are
a)
accused of a crime
b)
found guilty of a crime through 'due process' (trial)
c)
have witnesses against them
14.
What can be found in our modern Bill of Rights that was influenced directly by the Roman 12 Tables?
a)
Freedom of religion
b)
Freedom of speech
c)
Right to a trial
d)
Right to protest
15.
The Mediterranean Sea
a)
F
b)
B
c)
G
d)
C
16.
The Atlantic Ocean
a)
F
b)
B
c)
G
d)
C
17.
The Black Sea
a)
F
b)
B
c)
G
d)
C
18.
Rome
a)
D
b)
I
c)
J
d)
A
19.
Italian Peninsula
a)
D
b)
I
c)
J
d)
A
20.
Greece
a)
D
b)
A
c)
J
d)
G
21.
Europe
a)
D
b)
A
c)
J
d)
G
22.
Alps
a)
D
b)
H
c)
J
d)
G
23.
Africa
a)
E
b)
D
c)
A
d)
G
24.
Asia Minor
a)
E
b)
D
c)
A
d)
G
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