Roman Founding/Republic Review

How did the Roman Republic affect the American system of government?

• It allowed state governments to have certain powers while giving other powers to the

  federal government

• It impacted decisions related to social classes, which gave the wealthy more civic rights

• It influenced the creation of a representative government in which people can affect

  decisions

• It established the foundation that provides for the separation of church and state in the

  federal government

The spreading of goods & ideas from which civilization influenced the alphabets of other civilizations in the Mediterranean?

• The Chinese

• The Indians

• The Phoenicians

• The Spanish

"The Roman ideal was the citizen/farmer/soldier. The citizen was a

rational man who discussed political issues and voted. The farmer was

a hardworking and practical man who worked the land with his hands.

The soldier was a courageous, strong man who obeyed orders and

was willing to lay down his life in the name of the Republic."

Which democratic principle is best reflected in the passage?

• rule of law

• popular sovereignty

• individual rights

• civic duty

How did the Phoenicians impact the Mediterranean world?

• By building pyramids

• By spreading goods and ideas through trade

• By conquering all of their neighbors

• By going to war with Egypt

The concept of Rule of Law was emphasized by which set of Roman laws?

• The Twelve Tables

• The Eightfold Path

• The Four Noble Truths

• The U.S. Constitution

Who disobeyed the Roman Senate, crossed the Rubicon river with his army, and started a civil war that couldn't be undone?

• Crassus

• Pompey

• Julius Caesar

• Sulla

FILL IN THE BLANK:

After the final defeat of _____, Rome had more military strength to devote to conquering other territories, becoming the most powerful empire in the region.

• Carthage

• Greece

• Spain

• Britain

Which democratic principle is illustrated in this image?

• Pax Romana

• Individual rights

• Rise of colonization

• Separation of powers

Who was responsible for urging the wealthy to stop taking over small farms and give some of their land to the poor?

• Marcus Crassus

• Julius Caesar

• Tiberius & Gaius Gracchus

• Cleopatra

Which was one of the reasons why the Roman Republic declined?

• Professional military not loyal to the republic

• More power is given to the tribunes

• Only property owners could serve in the military

• Conflicts between conquered territories