Roman Republic

(a)   ruled early Rome before the Romans overthrew them around 509 B.C.E.

• Greeks
• Etruscans
• Egyptians
• Persians

The Romans created a (a)   after overthrowing the Etruscans.

• Monarchy
• Democracy
• Republic
• Oligarchy

Who led the revolt that eliminated the Etruscan kings?

• Julius Caesar

• Augustus

• Lucius Junius Brutus

• Nero

In the early Roman Republic, who had no voice in the government?

• Patricians

• Plebeians

• Senators

• Consuls

What were the two classes into which Roman society was divided under Etruscan rule?

• Patricians and Plebeians

• Nobles and Serfs

• Kings and Commoners

• Senators and Tribunes

The Latin word "pater," from which "patrician" is derived, translates to (a)   .

• Father
• King
• Noble
• Leader

(a)   of Rome's population did plebeians comprise?

• 95 percent
• 50 percent
• 75 percent
• 85 percent

What occupations did plebeians mostly have?

• Peasants, laborers, craftspeople, and shopkeepers

• Priests, government officials, and soldiers

• Landowners, merchants, and senators

• Teachers, artists, and philosophers

What was one thing plebeians were not allowed to be?

• Priests or government officials

• Soldiers or farmers

• Merchants or traders

• Teachers or artists

What form of government did the Romans develop after driving out the Etruscan king?

• Monarchy

• Republic

• Oligarchy

• Democracy