Ancient Rome

What type of government did Rome adopt after overthrowing its monarchy in 509 BCE?

• Democracy

• Monarchy

• Empire

• Republic

Who were the mythical founders of Rome?

• Caesar and Augustus

• Romulus and Remus

• Tarquin and Trajan

• Cicero and Constantine

Which river was crucial to Rome’s location and development?

• Nile

• Danube

• Tiber

• Rhine

How many consuls did the Roman Republic have at one time?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

What could Roman consuls do to override or reject each other’s decisions?

• Command the Senate

• Launch a military attack

• Delay the vote

• Veto

Who made up the Roman Senate?

• Plebeians

• Soldiers

• Patricians

• Citizens

What was the role of Roman assemblies?

• Appointed generals

• Managed trade

• Let citizens vote

• Judged legal cases

What best describes a Roman legion?

• A religious order

• A group of merchants

• A unit of 5,000 soldiers

• A senate meeting

Which group could join Roman legions?

• Foreigners

• Slaves

• Citizens

• Patricians only

What did Roman soldiers often help build?

• Cathedrals

• Roads and forts

• Schools

• Ships