Ancient Rome Quiz

According to legend, who is said to have founded Rome?

• Romulus

• Hannibal

• Tarquin

• Aeneas

What is the meaning of the term 'republic'?

• Government by the people

• Government by a king

• Government by the military

• Government by nobles

What was the role of the senate in the Roman Republic?

• Made laws for the common people

• Elected the tribunes

• Advised the consuls

• Commanded the army

What was the significance of the Twelve Tables in Roman law?

• Established the idea of monarchy

• Basis for Roman legal system

• Protected the rights of the patricians

• Granted citizenship to plebeians

What was the term for a leader with absolute power in times of crisis?

• Senator

• Consul

• Tribune

• Dictator

What was the main function of the Tribal Assembly in the Roman Republic?

• Elected the consuls

• Made laws for the common people

• Advised the senate

• Commanded the army

What was the requirement for all citizens who owned land in Rome?

• Work in the temples

• Pay taxes to the government

• Trade with foreign merchants

• Serve in the army

What was the main military unit of the Roman army?

• Century

• Tribe

• Cavalry

• Legion

What was the role of the plebeians in the Roman Republic?

• Elected the tribunes

• Advised the consuls

• Made laws for the common people

• Commanded the army

What was the significance of the Etruscans in Roman civilization?

• Influenced Roman architecture

• Established the Roman Republic

• Conquered the Greek colonies

• Introduced the Roman alphabet