Not So Easy Ancient Rome Quiz!
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For each statement or question, select the letter of the word or expression that, of those given, best completes the statement or answers the question.
- 1.Why did ancient Romans build their village on the seven hills on the Tiber? (3.1c) Section 1
- A.
For easy access to food
- B.
For protection
- C.
For easy access to water
- D.
For trade
- 2.What is the significance of the story Romulus and Remus to ancient Romans? (2.1a) Section 2
- A.
It helped to unite them
- B.
It explained how the ancient Roman Republic began
- C.
It explained how the ancient Roman Empire began
- D.
It helped to separate them
- 3.What is the opposite/antonym of ancient Roman religious beliefs? (2.1a) Section 3
- A.
Polytheism
- B.
Pantheism
- C.
Henotheism
- D.
Monotheism
- 4.How could you explain why Romans resisted having a king after King Tarquin? (2.2c) Section 4
- A.
Wanted a more powerful government
- B.
Wanted a bigger government
- C.
Wanted a more fair government
- D.
Wanted a smaller government
- 5.What would have happened if there were no laws in ancient Rome? (5.1a) Section 4
- A.
Equal treatment of Roman Citizens
- B.
Inequitable treatment of Roman Citizens
- C.
Just treatment of Roman Citizens
- D.
Reasonable treatment of Roman Citizens
- 6.Should a simple majority make a law legal? (5.1a) Section 4
- A.
No, the minority has certain rights
- B.
Yes, the minority voted no
- C.
Yes, the majority voted yes
- D.
No, the majority has certain rights
- 7.How could you describe the system of education during the Roman Republic? (2.1a) Section 5
- A.
Initially home based, not accessible to everyone, focus on becoming an orator
- B.
Grammar school, not accessible to everyone, focus on writing and arithmetic
- C.
Initially home based, accessible to everyone, focus on writing and arithmetic
- D.
Grammar school, accessible to everyone, focus on becoming an orator
- 8.What conclusions can you draw from the existence of patricians, plebeians, and slaves in ancient Rome? (2.1a) Section 5
- A.
A class structure existed based on economic status and religious beliefs
- B.
A class structure existed based on economic status and government power
- C.
A class structure existed based on economic status and military might
- D.
A class structure existed based on economic status and heredity rights
- 9.What are the advantages and disadvantages of a Roman Wedding? (2.1a) Section 5
- A.
Answer
- B.
Valid Distractor
- C.
Valid Distractor
- D.
Valid Distractor
- 10.How is our government like ancient Rome's government under the Republic? (5.1c) Section 6
- A.
Separation of powers, President/Consuls selects the senators
- B.
Separation of powers, Elected government officials
- C.
Separation of powers, Life term for senators
- D.
Separation of powers, Can select a dictator in times of an emergency
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