Ancient Rome

Rome is situated along which river?

• Tiber
• Rubicon
• Adige
• Po

To refuse to approve proposals of government made by the Senate.

• Veto

• Republic

• Senate

• Tribune

A group of 300 men elected to govern Rome.

• Veto

• Consul

• Senate

• Tribune

An official of the Roman Republic elected to protect plebeians' rights.

• Veto

• Consul

• Senate

• Tribune

A form of government with elected leaders.

• Republic

• Consul

• Senate

• Tribune

Wealthy landowners. They made up the ruling class, could vote, had to pay taxes, and serve in the army

• Plebeians

• Patricians

• Consuls

• Tribunes

The artisan and craftsman's class. They could vote, had to pay taxes, and serve in the army. Made up 90% of population

• Plebeians

• Patricians

• Consuls

• Tribunes

Top government officials. Had veto power. Served 1 year terms and headed the army and government.

• Plebeians

• Patricians

• Consuls

• Tribunes

They had complete control but served only on a temporary basis during emergencies. Appointed by the Senate.

• Dictator

• Praetors

• Patricians

• Fasces

Best known early dictator. He gathered an army to defend Rome in 460 BCE when a powerful enemy approached. Accomplished his goal in 15 days and then handed power back to the Senate. He was an inspiration to George Washington

• Cladius

• Constantine

• Aurelius

• Cincinnatus