Republic of Rome Quiz

When did the Etruscans conquer Rome?

• 600 B.C.

• 509 B.C.

• 450 B.C.

• 400 B.C.

What is a Republic?

• A form of government ruled by a king

• A form of government ruled by the military

• A form of government in which the people elect officials who govern according to law

• A form of government ruled by the wealthy landowners

Who controlled the senate and made laws in Rome?

• Foreign invaders

• Simple farmers

• Wealthy landowners

• Military generals

What were the Twelve Tables published by the government in 450 B.C.?

• Rules for gladiator fights

• Religious rituals of the Romans

• Trade agreements with other nations

• Rights and responsibilities of Roman citizens

Who could vote in Rome according to the Twelve Tables?

• Only Roman men who were landowners

• Only women

• Only military generals

• Only wealthy landowners

What did the Plebeians do in Rome?

• Controlled the senate

• Formed Assemblies that made laws and elected consuls

• Led the government for a year

• Owned large estates

What did the Patricians do in Rome?

• Controlled the senate and made laws

• Formed Assemblies that made laws and elected consuls

• Worked as laborers

• Served in the Roman army

Who were considered citizens in Rome but could not vote?

• Roman women

• Wealthy landowners

• Simple farmers

• Foreign invaders

What did the Romans rebel against to form a Republic?

• A foreign invasion

• A famine

• A brutal tyrant

• A natural disaster

What is the role of consuls in the Roman government?

• Make laws and control the senate

• Lead the Roman army

• Collect taxes from the citizens

• Govern according to law for a year