Early Rome Quiz

1.

1 point

“I am part of group of 300 men that hold most of the power. I will keep this office all my life. I help make laws and advise the consuls. Who am I?"

A Senator

A Consul

A Tribune

A Plebiean

2.

1 point

In this government system the people vote on every law and issue.

A Tyranny

A Representative Democracy

A Republic

A Direct Democracy

3.

1 point

The patricians were

poor citizens who paid taxes

government officials who protected the Plebieans

wealthy citizens who had political power

roman soldiers

4.

1 point

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Legend of Rome?

Romulus and Remus fought over which river to build on and Romulus was killed

Romulus and Remus fought over which hill to build on and Romulus killed Remus.

Twin brothers Romulus and Remus are left to drown in the flooding Tiber River.

Romulus and Remus were found as babies by a mother wolf that cared for them.

5.

1 point

The Roman Republic and US Government have many similarities. Which of the following is a difference between the two systems?

The citizens of Rome are not equal and US citizens are equal

Our President has the Power of Veto but the Consuls of Rome do not

Rome had a government body called a Senate that made laws and the US does not

US citizens elect the leaders of our government and Rome did not vote for leaders.

6.

1 point

Poorer citizens of Rome were called

Patricians

Tribunes

Plebeians

Aristocrats

7.

1 point

Which of the following describes a geographic feature of Rome and how it was used?

Hills and they used them for protection.

Plains and they used them for farming.

Islands and they used them to make colonies

Seas and they use them for fresh water

8.

1 point

Why were the Twelve Tables an important step to a more Democratic Rome?

The laws were carved on bronze and hung in the forum for all to see

The laws stated that all people in Rome have the right to vote.

Patricians now had less rights than the Plebeians

Plebeians were now citizens

9.

1 point

A type of government where the people elect their leaders.

An Oligarcy

A Tyranny

A Republic

A Direct Democracy

10.

1 point

"I am elected by the people for one year. I help make the laws, head the government, lead the army, and can veto a law I don't like. Who am I?"

A Tribune

A Consul

A Plebiean

A Senator