Quiz on Classical Civilizations and Ancient Rome

What is a government where power comes from the people called?

• Oligarchy

• Dictator

• Republic

• Patrician

What term describes a common citizen in ancient Rome?

• Patrician

• Republic

• Plebian

• Dictator

Which term refers to a government system where the people have the power?

• Dictator

• Oligarchy

• Republic

• Patrician

Which type of government is ruled by the people?

• Oligarchy

• Republic

• Dictator

• Patrician

What term describes the common people in ancient Rome?

• Patricians

• Plebeians

• Dictators

• Oligarchs

Who were not considered citizens in the Roman Republic?

• Free men

• Women and slaves

• Landowners

• Merchants

What was a key right of Roman citizens?

• Right to a trial

• Right to free housing

• Right to own land

• Right to education

What does the rule of law ensure in the Roman government?

• Only citizens must obey the law

• Only the Senate must obey the law

• Even top officials had to obey the law

• Only magistrates are above the law

Which branch of the Roman government is responsible for making laws?

• Assemblies

• Senate

• Magistrates

• Executive

What was the main role of plebeians in Roman society?

• Leaders in politics

• Common people

• Upper class

• Military leaders