Why are both the Roman Republic and the United States today considered republics?

The people elect representatives to make laws for them.

What were the Twelve Tables?

Written code of laws that applied to all citizens

Who was Julius Caesar

A successful general who became a leader of Rome

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1
In what area did the Greeks NOT influence the Romans
Videogaming
Religion
Art
Architecture
2
Which river did the first settlers of what would become Rome settle along?
The Tiber river
The Tigris river
The Danube river
The Nile river
3
Who first lived in the area that would become Rome?
Macedonians
Greeks
Etruscans
Latins
4
Caesar was named a dictator for ___________ upon his return to Rome after defeating Pompey?
1 year
20 years
For life
6 months
5
In the Roman Republic, patricians referred to
everyone except slaves.
people with Greek ancestors.
wealthy landowning families.
every adult male citizen.
6
Why are both the Roman Republic and the United States today considered republics?
All the citizens vote directly on all the laws.
The people give a leader the right to veto some laws.
The people elect representatives to make laws for them.
Any citizen can voice an opinion about the laws.
7
What did Rome become after the fall of the republic and death of Caesar?
A City-State
A Vassel State
A Theme Park
An Empire
8
Who were Romulus and Remus?
explorers on a famous river
the mythical founders of Rome
opposing generals in a war
colonists from ancient Greece
9
Which civilization DID NOT settle on the Italian peninsula before the Roman civilization?
Britons
Latins
Greeks
Etruscans
10
Which of the following was NOT an achievement of Julius Caesar?
He was a successful Roman general.
He funded (paid for) gladiator games that were free to the public
He conquered the 13 colonies
He became dictator for life.
11
After Caesar's death and civil war within Rome, who took power?
Alexander the Great
Octavian (Augustus)
Pompey
Constantine
12
Which two mountain ranges cross the Italian peninsula?
The Apennines and the Alps
The Alps and the Himalayas
The Alps and the Carpathians
The Carpathians and the Caucasus
13
Patricians had what kind of job in Rome?
craftsperson
Consul
Shopkeeper
farmer
14
What were the Twelve Tables?
The place that Romans sat in the Senate
Written code of laws that applied to all citizens
A game played by Roman children
15
Who was Julius Caesar
A successful general who became a leader of Rome
A plebian who became consul
A Greek Tyrant who conquered Rome
16
What is one area that the Etruscans influenced the Romans?
Gardening
Sports
Dancing
17
Plebians made up about 60% of Roman citizens.
False
True

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