Growth of Roman Republic

What did the plebeians demand in 494 BCE?

• Better weapons

• A new king

• Representation in government

• More land

What was created after the plebeian soldiers went on strike?

• A temple

• A school

• A large army

• A new Plebeian Council

Who could participate in electing consuls after about 450 BCE?

• Plebeians with a certain amount of wealth

• All plebeians

• Children

• Only patricians

What did the Romans generally allow their new subjects to keep?

• Their laws

• Their religions

• Their weapons

• Their kings

How many wars did Rome fight with Carthage?

• Two

• Four

• Three

• Five

What did Rome lack at the beginning of the first Punic War?

• Swords

• A real naval power

• A skilled army

• Horses

Who took control of the Carthaginian army in 221 BCE?

• Scipio Africanus

• Julius Caesar

• Hannibal Barca

• Alexander the Great

What unusual tactic did Hannibal use when he invaded Italy?

• He used war elephants

• He attacked at night

• He used ships

• He tunneled under the city walls

What was Carthage forced to give up after being defeated by General Scipio Africanus?

• Its navy and elephants

• Its gold

• Its land

• Its king

What did the victory over Carthage in 149 BCE give Rome control of?

• The northern Mediterranean

• The entire Mediterranean

• The western Mediterranean

• The eastern Mediterranean