Module 10 - Roman Republic

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

• to help Roman citizens get involved in government

• to make sure that plebeians and patricians shared power

• to keep one part of the government from becoming too strong

• to ensure that the Roman senate would run the city fairly

Which of the following was the most important factor in Rome’s military success during the 300s BC?

• Gaius Marius encouraged poor people to join the army

• The Roman army was flexible because of its organization

• Neighbors saw the Romans as a threat and declared war on them

• The Roman trade network brought more metal goods into Rome

Which general led an attack on Rome by leading his army across the Alps in 218 BC?

• Aeneas

• Marius

• Hannibal

• Sulla

Tiberius and Gaius Gracchus were both killed because they

• angered wealthy and powerful Romans

• encouraged poor Romans to join the army

• led an uprising of slaves in Rome

• caused a civil war in Rome

According to ancient historians, who was the first king of Rome?

• Remus

• Romulus

• Aeneas

• Zeus

Unlike magistrates, this group of leaders held office for life

• Consuls

• Tribunes

• Senators

• Congressmen

This group had the power to "veto" the decisions of other government officials

• Tribunes

• Senators

• Consuls

• Barbarians

Rome fought the Punic Wars against ______________________

• Gaul

• Spain

• Carthage

• the Persians

This person led thousands of slaves in a revolt against Rome

• Sulla

• Julius Caesar

• Marc Anthony

• Spartacus

Rulers with almost absolute power

• Senate

• Dictators

• Plebians

• Consuls