How did Rome’s conquests change the Roman army?

Rome’s allies, were conquered people,who gave troops to help

What is the purpose of Checks and Balances?

To limit the power of each branch of government

Why were tribunes of the plebs so powerful in Roman government?

They could veto any law or magistrate

How did Greek mythology become part of Roman culture?

The Romans identified their gods with Greek gods

Which of the following statements accurately describes how Julius Caesar became dictator?

Caesar’s troops supported him, instead of the Roman Senate

What was the result of Rome’s conquest of Carthage?

Rome now had control of more lands along the western Med.

Why were tribunes of the plebs so powerful in Roman government?

They could veto any law or magistrate

What was the relationship between government and religion in Rome?

Religion was supported by government

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1
Rome's public meeting place was the agora.
Not this one
False
Not this one
True
2
Consuls were the most powerful elected officials in Rome.
True
Not this one
False
Not this one
3
How did plebeians first get access to political offices?
They paid the patricians
They were on strike
They wrote a petition
They started and won a war
4
What did magistrates have in common?
They were appointed by the senate
They were wealthy
They served as long as they wanted
They lacked the power to veto
5
Who led an army of rebel slaves against the Roman Republic
Julius Caesar
Spartacus
Augustus
Maximus
6
Which best describes Italy?
An Island
A landlocked country surrounded by Mountauins
A flat plain
A peninsula
7
Who was the Roman God of War?
Jupiter
Minerva
Neptune
Mars
8
How did Rome’s conquests change the Roman army?
Rome’s allies, were conquered people,who gave troops to help
Rome convinced people it conquered to volunteer for its army
Rome learned how to survive without an army
Rome reduced its army after it conquered nearby enemies
9
What is the purpose of Checks and Balances?
To identify the most important branch of government.
To increase the power of certain government leaders
To limit the power of each branch of government
To determine who can and cannot participate in government
10
Why were tribunes of the plebs so powerful in Roman government?
They could veto any law or magistrate
They judged important cases
They served as leaders in times of emergency
They protected the name of patricians
11
Which of the following did the Romans NOT borrow from the Greeks or Eturscans?
Religious ideas
Weapons
Mythology
Maniples
12
Who is the Roman God of the Sea?
Mars
Jupiter
Neptune
Minerva
13
During difficult wars, the Romans chose rulers with absolute power called presidents.
True
Not this one
False
Not this one
14
The Romans believed their history could be traced back to the Trojan War hero
Achilles
Aeneas
Paris
Hector
15
How did Greek mythology become part of Roman culture?
The Romans identified their gods with Greek gods
The Romans told myths about Greek gods
The Romans learned Greek myths from the Phoenicians
The Romans wrote completely new myth
16
Which of the following statements accurately describes how Julius Caesar became dictator?
Caesar’s support came from the senate
Caesar’s troops supported him, instead of the Roman Senate
Caesar’s support came from fellow general Pompey
Caesar’s troops were loyal to the government
17
What was the result of Rome’s conquest of Carthage?
Rome now had control of more lands along the eastern Med.
Rome now had control of more lands along the western Med.
Rome’s territory did not change after the conquest
Rome now had control of more lands to the north
18
Rome was built along the
Tiber
Alps
Appenines
Adriatic Sea
19
What is the main difference between the current U.S. government and that of the Roman Republic?
a.Officials can veto other officials
A system of checks and balances is in place
The senate is a branch of government
Women are allowed to vote
20
Who was the king of the Roman gods?
Minerva
Mars
Jupiter
Neptune
21
Hannibal was the brillant Cartaginian general who never was able to conquer Rome itself.
True
False
Not this one
Not this one
22
Which brothers founded Rome?
Romulus and Remus
Caesar and Augustus
Darius and Xerxes
Philip and Alexander
23
What does the U.S. gov't share in common with the ancient government of the Roman republic?
Direct democracy
Equal voting rights
Separation of powers
Aediles and fasces
24
What animals did Hannibal use to invade Rome?
Ostriches
Horses
Rhinos
Elephants
25
How were loyal allies sometimes rewarded by Rome?
They were made senators.
They were given back their land.
They were made Roman citizens.
They were freed from taxes.
26
Why were tribunes of the plebs so powerful in Roman government?
They could veto any law or magistrate
They judged important cases
They served as leaders in times of emergency
They protected the name of patricians
27
What was the relationship between government and religion in Rome?
Religion was not connected to the government
Religion was supported by government
Religion was banished by the government
Religion was ignored by the government
28
Who fought in the three Punic Wars?
Rome and India
Rome and China
Rome and Carthage
Rome and Greece
29
Who wrote the Aeneid and is considered the greatest Roman poet.
Romulus
Aeneas
Octavian
Virgil
30
Which measures best demonstrates the Romans’ fear of overly powerful officials?
Tradition of the Race of Honors
Use of togas
Division of patricians and plebians
Limits on time in office
31
In the newly formed Roman Republic, who could be active in government?
Everybody in the republic
Men, women, and slaves
All free adult males
All free adults
32
Who is the Roman goddess of Wisdom?
Jupiter
Mars
Neptune
Minerva
33
Which of the following was considered the main role of Roman women?
They passed important laws
They bore and raised children
They managed the family business
They elected magistrates

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