Ancient Roman Vocab ch 11

What is the idea that citizens have a responsibility to help their country?

• Civic Duty

• Patriotism

• Nationalism

• Altruism

The top government officials in Rome who led the army and the government were known as:

• Consuls

• Senators

• Praetors

• Tribunes

A ruler with total control over the government, usually appointed in times of crisis, is known as a:

• President

• Dictator

• Prime Minister

• Governor

Large farming estates in ancient Rome that were often worked by slaves were called:

• Latifundia

• Villa

• Domus

• Insula

A large unit of the Roman army, typically consisting of around 6,000 soldiers, is called a:

• Cohort

• Century

• Legion

• Maniple

A member of the wealthy, landowning upper class in Rome is known as a:

• Plebeian

• Patrician

• Equestrian

• Tribune

What term describes a long period of peace and prosperity in the Roman Empire?

• Pax Romana

• Pax Britannica

• Pax Americana

• Pax Mongolica

Who is a commoner in ancient Rome, part of the lower social class?

• Patrician

• Plebeian

• Equestrian

• Senator

Who were Roman government officials who interpreted laws and served as judges?

• Senators

• Praetors

• Consuls

• Tribunes

A governor of a Roman province, often appointed by the Senate, is known as a:

• Consul

• Praetor

• Proconsul

• Tribune