Roman Government Stations

What government position managed games and entertainment for the people?

• consuls

• aediles

• senate

• quaestors

How were legions and centuries similar?

• Centuries were the largest group.

• Legions were led by centurions.

• They both worked for free.

• Legions were large groups of 3,000-6,000 soldiers. Centuries were smaller groups.

What powers did the Roman Assembly have?

• They could approve laws and choose consuls.

• They didn't have any powers.

• They chose the emperors.

• They were elected by the consuls.

How did citizenship vary in the Roman Republic?

• The Romans didn't allow any outsiders to be citizens.

• Slaves could be citizens.

• Full citizens could vote, hold office, marry, and practice business.

• Full citizens didn't have to pay taxes.

What is the difference between infantry and calvary?

• They both have to pay for their weapons.

• Infantry are foot soldiers and calvary are soldiers on horseback.

• Infantry is on horseback and calvary ride in boats.

• Calvary men get their horses for free.

During times of crisis, how long were dictators allowed to rule?

• 6 years

• 6 months

• 1 year

• 1 month

What government position served as treasurer?

• president

• quaestors

• senators

• consuls

Describe the rights of women and children in Ancient Rome.

• Women and children got weekly allowances.

• Women and children made the rules in the family.

• Women and children could be sold off as slaves.

• Women and children were allowed to do whatever they wanted.

How was slavery different in Rome than elsewhere around the world?

• Slaves were able to buy their way out of slavery.

• Slaves got paid.

• Only men were slaves.

• Children couldn't be slaves.

What rules were placed on consuls?

• They couldn't travel.

• They had to be slaves first.

• They were elected for 1 year terms and couldn't be re-elected for 10 years.

• They were elected for life.