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Chapter 12: The Roman Republic
What did wearing a toga symbolize in Ancient Rome?
Why did Rome destroy Carthage?
Chapter 12: The Roman Republic
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Why did Rome destroy Carthage?
To gain control of most of the Western Mediterranean.
Some Romans feared Carthage after Hannibal invaded.
Hannibal killed the Roman king.
They hated Carthage's culture.
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What did wearing a toga symbolize in Ancient Rome?
freedom
wealth
citizenship
the military
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What class of people owned villas?
The upper wealthy class.
The Plebeians.
The Magistrates.
Roman Soldiers.
4
Who could vote in the Roman Republic?
Aristocrats only.
free adult male citizens.
The King.
all adults over 18.
5
How did wealthy Romans earn their money?
The slave trade.
Making togas.
Agriculture.
Gold mines.
6
What was Rome's constitution?
a system of rules by which government is set up.
posted laws in the forum of each city.
weekly speeches by the top consuls.
a set of written laws.
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How did the Greeks impact early Rome?
Greeks influenced their religion.
Greeks influenced their alphabet.
Greeks influenced their mythology.
Greeks influenced their culture.
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How did Marius reform the Roman army?
He allowed the poorest Romans to become soldiers.
He made soldiers promise loyalty to the senate.
He ended the giving of land to soldiers.
He made soliders buy their own armor.
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Why did the Roman's overthrow the monarchy and form a new government?
The king stole from his own people.
The king abused his power.
The king mistreated his people.
The king started a war.
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What did Cicero do that got him in trouble with the Republic?
He started a rebellion.
He spoke out against Caesar.
He executed people without a trial.
He stole from the Roman Bank.
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How were Rome’s politicians corrupt?
They stole from their own people.
They broke the rules of politics.
All of these.
They used violence to win elections.
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What were Tenant farmers in Ancient Rome?
gods who had influence over farming and land
Farmers who rented land from wealthy landlords.
workers who did tasks in the household of other Romans.
captured people who worked in the fields of the wealthy.
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What did Rome become after the Empire Collapsed?
an oligarchy
an empire
A monarchy
a democracy
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What was the rule of law?
Only Plebeians had to follow the law.
Government officials were allowed to break the law.
Plebeians were punished more for crimes than anyone else.
Everyone had to follow the law.
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Which of the following tasks did slaves
NOT
do?
Work on farms or in mines.
Housework.
Being Teachers or secretaries, if they were educated.
Vote
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What advantage did the maniple give to the Roman army?
determination
firepower
flexibility
weapons
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What did the Etruscan's give to early Rome?
The Etruscan's influenced the Latin Alphabet.
The Etruscan's influenced the Roman government.
The Etruscan's influenced the Roman economy.
The Etruscan's influenced Roman architecture.
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Which Roman government officials were in charge of enforcing the laws?
assemblies
dictators
senators
magistrates
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Why were the poor Romans getting poorer?
The city didn't offer much work.
The government gave out free grain to try and keep the peace
They kept loosing their work because slave labor.
The Tenant farmers started buying the land.
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How did the veto balance power in the Roman government?
It gave power to an assembly of ordinary Romans.
It limited the amount of time an official could serve.
It gave votes only to wealthy, male citizens.
It allowed one consul to stop another’s actions.
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Which part of the Roman Government was a form of direct democracy?
The Senate
The Tribunes
The Assemblies
The Consuls
22
What was a legion part of in Rome?
The government
The army
The sewer systems
Their mythology
23
What is an established religion?
A situation where the government and religion are separate.
a new religion that is opposed by the government.
An official religion supported by the government.
a religion that has a long history in a government.
24
What were some things the Roman's did to keep their gods happy?
Offered animal sacrifices.
Built temples.
Held games to keep their gods happy.
They prayed.
25
What were Roman women expected to do?
Keep the slaves in line.
Arrange all marriages.
Bear and raise children.
Fight in war.
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Which was a geographical advantage that helped Rome become successful?
The hills gave Rome natural defense against attack.
The Tiber gave them easy transportation routes.
The Tiber gave them access to many trade routes.
Soldiers could march easier because it was less rugged.
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How could slaves become free?
Escape their master and run away.
Save up their money and buy their freedom.
Sue their masters.
Serve their master loyally.
