Brainpop Roman Republic

Which choice best describes the Roman Republic?

• A dictatorship run by an emperor.

• A government run by elected representatives.

• A monarchy run by a king or queen.

• An oligarchy run by society's richest members.

If the Roman government wanted to spend money building new roads, who would have to approve the funds?

• The Senate

• The assembly

• The consuls

• The plebeians

Place the following events in sequence: A) The Senate is founded; B) Julius Caesar becomes dictator of Rome; C) The plebeians revolt

• A, B, C

• C, A, B

• B, C, A

• A, C, B

How was Roman government different before the Twelve Tables were created?

• Beforehand, courts refused to rule on disputes between patricians and plebeians.

• Beforehand, Rome had no official laws.

• Beforehand, plebeians didn't know what all of Rome's laws were.

• Beforehand, the Roman government was a dictatorship.

How were women treated during the Roman Republic?

• With complete equality

• As slaves

• As second-class citizens

• As the official heads of their families

What was the main difference between the Senate and the Assembly?

• Senators were elected; Assembly members were appointed by the consuls.

• Senators were patricians; Assembly members were plebeians.

• The Assembly controlled Rome's finances; the Senate controlled its foreign policy.

• The Senate could overrule decisions made by the Assembly.

If you worked as a carpenter, you would most likely be classified as a:

• Patrician

• Plebeian

• Consul

• Slave

If you wanted to become a consul, what job might you have to hold beforehand?

• Businessman

• Farmer

• Military general

• Philosopher

Which of the following is true statement about Rome's consuls?

• The consuls were elected by the Assembly, but usually took orders from the Senate

• The consuls were elected by the Senate, but usually took orders from the Assembly

• The consuls did not have the power to propose new laws

• The consuls were not allowed to interfere with legal affairs

How are the United States and the Roman Republic alike?

• Both hold elections once every four years.

• Both allow all citizens to vote.

• Both have a single, powerful chief executive.

• Both have three branches of government.