The Roman Republic

Rome's Beginnings

100

These were the legendary brothers that supposedly played a large part of Rome's founding.

Romulus and Remus

200

The brothers who founded Rome built the city on the banks of this Italian river.

River Tiber

300

Who killed who when it came to naming Rome?

Romulus killed Remus.

400

The brothers who founded Rome were raised by this type of animal.

Wolf.

500

Rome is the capitol of what modern-day country?

Italy

Early Rome

100

Early Rome was rule primarily by what type of governments?

Mostly monarchical kingdoms.

200

What was the Fourm?

an open area in a city filled with public buildings, temples, and markets. 

300

Which river allowed for trade but prevented attacks by the water?

The Tiber River

400

What was the name of the region which provided a natural east-west trade route?

The Tiber Valley

500

The Roman Republic was heavily influenced by which neighboring culture?

Greek culture

Rome Rises

100

The Roman army divided its legions into ________. 

Maniples- a unit of soldiers that formed a solid line across wide expanses of land

200

Define "Constitution"

a system of rules by which a government is organized

300

In government, what are checks and balances?

systems to limit the power of any one branch or position; setting limits on different parts of the government

400

What is a tripartite government? (hint: tri-part)

a government with three parts

500

List 3 rights and responsibilities of citizenship in Rome. 

Possible answers:

Free men only

Could wear togas

Had to serve in the military

Had the right to vote

Had to pay taxes

Had to serve in the courts when asked to

Social Classes of Rome

100

This is the name given to the wealthy land-owning elite in Roman society

Patricians

200

These are the class of Roman commoners, usually farmers, merchants, artisans, and traders.

Plebians

300

Explain who could vote in the assembly and how their vote was counted. 

Adult male citizens could vote in assemblies, though the votes of the wealthy usually counted for more than those of the poor. 

400

Who made up the Senate?

The wealthiest and best-known older Roman man. 

500

Did the Senate represent the people? 

No. They were supposed to guide the state- thought to be wiser than other citizens.

Roman Politics

100

Politicians who moved from lower offices to higher offices followed a path called __________

the Race of Honors.

200

Who was at the lowest office of the Race of Honors?

the quaestor (KWY-stor)

300

If a citizen did well as a quaestor, he might seek election as an __________

aedile

400

Who were the Tribunes? 

They were plebeians who were elected to be protectors of the plebeians. 

500

What were the consuls?

The top officials in Rome- they led the army, supervised the Senate and assemblies, and were the highest judges.