Ancient Rome Quiz Pages 3 and 4

What is a Republic?

• A form of government where a single ruler inherits power

• A form of government where voters elect officials to run the country

• A form of government where officials are appointed by a divine authority

• A form of government where the country is run by a small group of wealthy individuals

In Ancient Rome, who were allowed to vote?

• All residents of Rome

• Only male citizens

• Both male and female citizens

• All children and adults

During the early Roman Republic, what was the status of most people living there?

• They were all citizens

• They were mostly slaves

• Most were not citizens

• They were mostly foreign diplomats

As a citizen in the Early Roman Republic, the responsibilities that came along with the right to vote were (a)   .

• Only to serve in the military

• Only to pay taxes

• To vote, pay taxes, and serve in the military

• To vote and participate in religious ceremonies

How many classes of citizens were there in the early Roman Republic? (a)  

• One
• Two
• Three
• Four

What were the two classes of citizens in the early Roman Republic called?

• Senators and Consuls

• Equites and Slaves

• Patricians and Plebeians

• Emperors and Citizens

Who were the Patricians in the early Roman Republic?

• The common people and merchants

• The slaves and non-citizens

• The nobility and upper class

• The foreign diplomats and traders

What were the privileges of the Patricians?

• They could not own land or pay taxes

• They were not allowed to vote or hold office

• They served in the military, could vote, and hold office

• They were exclusively responsible for religious ceremonies

Despite being a small class, what was distinctive about the Patricians' status?

• They were the least powerful class in Rome

• They were the most powerful class in Rome

• They had no influence on the military

• They were not allowed to participate in politics

Who were the Plebeians in the Early Roman Republic?

• The aristocratic ruling class

• Non-aristocratic landowners, merchants, farmers, and shopkeepers

• Foreigners without any rights

• Slaves and servants without citizenship