Which of the following describes the Roman government after Caesar?

There was chaos and civil war for nearly 100 years.

Rome is located ___________________.

near fertile soil and the Mediterranean Sea

What is NOT true of the Etruscans?

They ruled as emperors of Rome.

What is a term limit?

a legal restriction that limits the number of terms a person can serve

Which statement is false?

Emporers held their positions for 2 years.

type of government - citizens select their leaders

Which of the following describes the early Roman senate?

It was made up of only patricians.

Which of the following is true of the Etruscan culture?

The Romans adopted many Etruscan ideas.

A dictator, in the ancient Roman Republic, meant...

a person appointed to rule, like a king, for six months.

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C8.S1 The Roman Republic

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Questions 35

Answers

1
The story of Romulus and Remus is ...
a novel.
a myth.
a religious document.
a fable.
2
Julius Ceasar was killed by a group of ____________ after he had ruled as dictator for about five years.
soldiers
senators
consuls
praetors
3
How did the Romans form a republic?
Their leaders spoke for the people and had term limits.
They wanted a government that relied on one leader.
Gold and blue are correct.
They replaced the last king with two consuls.
4
*The land around ancient Rome was...
near water.
fertile.
easy to defend.
All answers are correct.
5
Because Patricians used slaves to work on their farms, may plebeians did not have ______________.
both answers are right
neither answer is right
money
jobs
6
Which of the following describes the Roman government after Caesar?
The Roman Empire was established and the republic was ended.
There was chaos and civil war for nearly 100 years.
Citizens elected officials who were different than Caesar.
The republic was changed so that only one consul was elected.
7
In what year did the Etruscans take power in ancient Rome?
650 B.C.
500 B.C.
700 B.C.
600 B.C.
8
The location of Rome was considered a disadvange to its growth.
True
False
9
Which of these did the Roman Senate NOT do?
advised on home and foreign policy
wrote laws
wore wigs
settled disputes regarding money and religion
10
Rome is located ___________________.
near fertile soil and the Mediterranean Sea
on an island in the Mediterranean Sea
in a very dry area
on a mountainside
11
In the Roman Republic, the _____________ served as judges.
plebeians
consuls
senators
praetors
12
In the Roman Republic, the ____________ made the laws.
senate
judges
consuls
praetors
13
What were the geographical advantages of the location of Rome?
Hills made the area easy to defend
Located by the Tiber River
Soil was fertile
None of the answers are false.
14
True or False? Rome is located at the southern tip of the long, narrow peninsula called Italy.
False
True
15
What is NOT true of the Etruscans?
They spoke a language unlike any others.
They ruled as kings of Rome.
They ruled as emperors of Rome.
They were dentists.
16
Roman senators wore:
robes
jeans
sheets
togas
17
A plebian is a member of a wealthy family.
False
True
18
What is a term limit?
a phrase that limits how many times you can say the word, "term".
an unlimited amt of years to serve in politics
a limit to how many terms a person can list.
a legal restriction that limits the number of terms a person can serve
19
What caused the civil war between the patricians and the plebians?
All answers are correct.
The Plebians did not trust the actions of the patrician senate.
The patricians abused their privileges.
The plebians and patricians had different attitudes and interests.
20
After conquering Carthage and Greece, the Romans invaded present-day France, which was then called _____________.
Setauket
Gaul
Italy
Paris
21
Which statement is false?
Consuls held their positions for one yr. They then became senators.
Senators held their positions for life.
Emporers held their positions for 2 years.
22
Consuls in the ancient Roman Republic served as judges in civil trials.
False
True
23
A republic is...
type of government - dictator rules
type of government - people choose leaders
type of government - citizens select their leaders
type of government - ruler is king
24
A dictator's proposals could be vetoed by the senate.
False
True
25
The Roman Republic lasted for ____________ years.
7 cenuries
4 centuries
50 decades
60 decades
26
Which of the following describes the early Roman senate?
Patricians and plebeians could be elected consuls.
It was made up of plebeians and patricians.
It was made up of only plebeians.
It was made up of only patricians.
27
Cicero was a ________________.
creepy statue
senator
frenchman
consul
28
After the fall of the Roman Republic, Rome was ruled by:
kings
senators
emperors
dictators
29
Which of the following is true of the Etruscan culture?
It did not include art objects or writing.
Romans destroyed it entirely in a revolt.
It was a foundation for the republic.
The Romans adopted many Etruscan ideas.
30
In the Roman Republic, the _____________ led the government.
king
praetors
senate
consuls
31
Term meaning to reject or decline?
ratify
hypnotic
bicameral
veto
32
What led to the decline of the Roman Republic?
Romans defeated the Etruscans
Caesar was assissinated
blue and green
civil war broke out
33
A dictator, in the ancient Roman Republic, meant...
a person who had absolute power and ruled as long as they wanted,
a person appointed to rule, like a king, for six months.
34
What was the Twelve Tables?
written code of laws
clay tablets found by the Romans
number of tables in a Roman bath house
place where senators sat
35
What did Julius Caesar do to become dictator of Rome?
He was a political and military genius.
Both answers are correct.
He conquered Gaul and many other territories with a strong, loyal army.
Neither answer is correct.

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Questions 35

Answers

1
The story of Romulus and Remus is ...
a novel.
a myth.
a religious document.
a fable.
2
Julius Ceasar was killed by a group of ____________ after he had ruled as dictator for about five years.
soldiers
senators
consuls
praetors
3
How did the Romans form a republic?
Their leaders spoke for the people and had term limits.
They wanted a government that relied on one leader.
Gold and blue are correct.
They replaced the last king with two consuls.
4
*The land around ancient Rome was...
near water.
fertile.
easy to defend.
All answers are correct.
5
Because Patricians used slaves to work on their farms, may plebeians did not have ______________.
both answers are right
neither answer is right
money
jobs
6
Which of the following describes the Roman government after Caesar?
The Roman Empire was established and the republic was ended.
There was chaos and civil war for nearly 100 years.
Citizens elected officials who were different than Caesar.
The republic was changed so that only one consul was elected.
7
In what year did the Etruscans take power in ancient Rome?
650 B.C.
500 B.C.
700 B.C.
600 B.C.
8
The location of Rome was considered a disadvange to its growth.
True
False
9
Which of these did the Roman Senate NOT do?
advised on home and foreign policy
wrote laws
wore wigs
settled disputes regarding money and religion
10
Rome is located ___________________.
near fertile soil and the Mediterranean Sea
on an island in the Mediterranean Sea
in a very dry area
on a mountainside
11
In the Roman Republic, the _____________ served as judges.
plebeians
consuls
senators
praetors
12
In the Roman Republic, the ____________ made the laws.
senate
judges
consuls
praetors
13
What were the geographical advantages of the location of Rome?
Hills made the area easy to defend
Located by the Tiber River
Soil was fertile
None of the answers are false.
14
True or False? Rome is located at the southern tip of the long, narrow peninsula called Italy.
False
True
15
What is NOT true of the Etruscans?
They spoke a language unlike any others.
They ruled as kings of Rome.
They ruled as emperors of Rome.
They were dentists.
16
Roman senators wore:
robes
jeans
sheets
togas
17
A plebian is a member of a wealthy family.
False
True
18
What is a term limit?
a phrase that limits how many times you can say the word, "term".
an unlimited amt of years to serve in politics
a limit to how many terms a person can list.
a legal restriction that limits the number of terms a person can serve
19
What caused the civil war between the patricians and the plebians?
All answers are correct.
The Plebians did not trust the actions of the patrician senate.
The patricians abused their privileges.
The plebians and patricians had different attitudes and interests.
20
After conquering Carthage and Greece, the Romans invaded present-day France, which was then called _____________.
Setauket
Gaul
Italy
Paris
21
Which statement is false?
Consuls held their positions for one yr. They then became senators.
Senators held their positions for life.
Emporers held their positions for 2 years.
22
Consuls in the ancient Roman Republic served as judges in civil trials.
False
True
23
A republic is...
type of government - dictator rules
type of government - people choose leaders
type of government - citizens select their leaders
type of government - ruler is king
24
A dictator's proposals could be vetoed by the senate.
False
True
25
The Roman Republic lasted for ____________ years.
7 cenuries
4 centuries
50 decades
60 decades
26
Which of the following describes the early Roman senate?
Patricians and plebeians could be elected consuls.
It was made up of plebeians and patricians.
It was made up of only plebeians.
It was made up of only patricians.
27
Cicero was a ________________.
creepy statue
senator
frenchman
consul
28
After the fall of the Roman Republic, Rome was ruled by:
kings
senators
emperors
dictators
29
Which of the following is true of the Etruscan culture?
It did not include art objects or writing.
Romans destroyed it entirely in a revolt.
It was a foundation for the republic.
The Romans adopted many Etruscan ideas.
30
In the Roman Republic, the _____________ led the government.
king
praetors
senate
consuls
31
Term meaning to reject or decline?
ratify
hypnotic
bicameral
veto
32
What led to the decline of the Roman Republic?
Romans defeated the Etruscans
Caesar was assissinated
blue and green
civil war broke out
33
A dictator, in the ancient Roman Republic, meant...
a person who had absolute power and ruled as long as they wanted,
a person appointed to rule, like a king, for six months.
34
What was the Twelve Tables?
written code of laws
clay tablets found by the Romans
number of tables in a Roman bath house
place where senators sat
35
What did Julius Caesar do to become dictator of Rome?
He was a political and military genius.
Both answers are correct.
He conquered Gaul and many other territories with a strong, loyal army.
Neither answer is correct.