Ch 11 L 2 Rome as a Republic

A ruler with complete control of the state is known as what?

• dictator

• patrician

• plebian

• praetor

What is the name of wealthy landowners in Rome?

• patrician

• plebian

• tribune

• consul

What is the Latin word for "I forbid"?

• veto

• negative

• opposite

• decline

Who were artisans, shopkeepers, or owners of a small farm in Rome?

• plebians

• patricians

• praetors

• dictators

In 494 BC, what did many Roman plebeians do to protest for equal rights?

• burned government buildings

• fought the patricians

• stopped paying taxes

• went on strike, refusing to fight in the army

The best-known early Roman dictator of the Republic who was known for serving his civic duty was who?

• Cincinnatus

• Scipio

• Hannibal

• Hercules

Adopted around 451 BC, Rome's first code of law was called what?

• Forum

• Twelve Tables

• Law of Nations

• Rule of Law

The responsibility of a citizen to participate within and help his or her government and country is known as what?

• civic duty

• citizen responsibility

• civic participation

• civil rights

A member of the Council of Plebs who expressed concerns from the Plebians to the patrician-led Roman government was known by what title?

• praetor

• consul

• tribune

• senator

Two patricians who shared overall leadership of the Roman government, and only served for one year to limit their power were known by what title?

• praetor

• consul

• tribune

• senator