Ancient Rome Part II

What is true about a dictator?

• A dictator always passes the rule to his own children.

• A dictator has a limited power.

• A dictator, along with several rich citizens, rules the land.

• A dictator is a cruel and ruthless foreign monarch

• A dictator is a ruler with complete control over the land and its citizens.

Who were the patricians in ancient society?

• Merchants and farmers

• Plebeians and patricians

• Aristocrats and peasants

• Wealthy landowners

What roles did the plebeians typically have?

• Wealthy landowners

• Aristocrats and peasants

• Artisans, shopkeepers, or small farm owners

• Merchants and farmers

What is true about plebeians in ancient Rome?

• They had a lower social position than the Patricians.

• They could hold public office.

• They were allowed to marry Patricians.

• They could lead public ceremonies that honored the Gods of Rome.

Patrician and Plebeian men were considered Roman citizens and were __________ (select 3).

• allowed to become monarchs

• allowed to vote

• required to pay taxes

• required to serve in the army

• required to follow the same religion and attend religious ceremonies

How many members are there in the Roman Senate?

• 100 members

• 200 members

• 300 members

• 435 members

Who heads the government and military in the United States as depicted in the image?

• The Senate

• The President

• The Consuls

• The Supreme Court

What is the basis of Roman law as mentioned in the image?

• U.S. Constitution

• Twelve Tables

• Supreme Court

• Senate of Rome

How many justices are there in the Supreme Court of the United States according to the image?

• Eight judges

• Nine justices

• Ten justices

• Twelve judges

What was the primary purpose of the system of checks and balances in the Roman Republic?

• To keep payments to the government the same

• To keep taxes evenly distributed

• To prevent other countries from attacking Rome

• To prevent one branch from becoming too powerful