Ancient Rome: Roman Republic 1

How were people usually captured and enslaved in ancient Rome?

• Through warfare and conquest

• By voluntary servitude

• As a result of trade agreements

• Through religious conversion

Which of the following is NOT true regarding Roman slaves?

• Rome had to fight to put down many slave revolts.

• Prisoners of conquered territories were turned into slaves.

• Although some slaves were respected, Romans often treated their slaves very harshly.

• Spartacus led a successful revolt in 73 B.C.

A wealthy, upperclass person in the Ancient Roman Republic

• patrician
• plebian
• counsul
• dictator

Who is at the bottom of Rome's social structure?

• Slaves

• Freed people

• Plebeians

• Patricians

• The Emperor

Which choice fits in the diagram provided?

• Patricians in section 1
• Plebeians in section 1
• Patricians in section 2
• Senators in section 2

Which of the following best describes ancient Roman social structure?

• Men and the family were the most important

• Gender equality was the most important

• Women and children were the most important

• The bond of marriage was the most important

What was the name given to the common farmers, artisans, and merchants who made up the majority of the population?

• Patricians

• Plebeians

• Equestrians

• Senators

What was the significance of the Twelve Tables in Roman society?

• They were the foundation of Roman law and legal practice

• They listed the Roman gods and religious practices

• They were a record of the Roman Senate's decisions

• They detailed the rights of slaves and freedmen

Which group in Roman society was responsible for advising the consuls and later the emperors?

• The Senate

• The Assembly

• The Praetorian Guard

• The Tribunes

Which of the following was a duty of Roman citizens?

• To pay taxes

• To serve in the military

• To participate in religious ceremonies

• All of the above