Roman Republic Article Quiz

According to the legend, who founded Rome?

• Julius Caesar

• Romulus

• Tarquin the Proud

• Augustus

What type of government was established in Rome after the overthrow of the last king?

• Monarchy

• Empire

• Republic

• Oligarchy

What were the first written laws of Rome known as?

• The Roman Code

• The Roman Constitution

• The Twelve Tables

• The Plebian Council

Which group of people were only allowed to be early representatives in the Roman Republic?

• Plebians

• Tribal people

• Wealthy citizens

• Military class citizens

What did the poorer citizen class, known as the Plebians, do to address their interests in the government?

• They formed a military coup

• They protested

• They left Rome

• They joined the Senate

Which assembly was created to represent the military class citizens in Rome?

• The Roman Senate

• The Plebian Council

• The Centuriate Assembly

• The Tribal Assemblies

What was the result of the Roman assemblies working together?

• The fall of the Roman Republic

• The creation of a strong military force

• The end of the Roman Empire

• The division of Rome into smaller states

How long did a Consul remain in power before a new one was elected in ancient Rome?

• Two years

• One year

• Lifetime

• Five years

What was the role of the Senate in ancient Rome?

• They were responsible for public buildings and festivals.

• They served as an advisory branch focusing on foreign policies and the treasury.

• They counted the citizens and kept track of the population.

• They voted on new laws and whether Rome would go to war.

Who were called patricians in ancient Rome?

• Members of the Plebeian Council

• Local governors called proconsuls

• Wealthy, land-owning men

• Officials responsible for public buildings and festivals