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Unit 7 - Mid-Unit Quiz: The Roman Republic
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Question 1
1.
Explain one way geography helped the Romans
(Answer with at least one full sentence)
Question 2
2.
What is a monarchy? Why did early Romans want to get rid of their monarchy?
Question 3
3.
In a Republic, laws are created by...
Patricians
Kings
Citizens
Elected officials
Question 4
4.
In a "Direct" or "Pure" Democracy, laws are created by...
Citizens
Kings
Elected officials
Priests
Question 5
5.
In The Roman Republic, _________________ were elected officials. This name is now used for elected officials in the United States
Magistrates
Senators
Representatives
Emperors
Question 6
6.
In the United States and Ancient Rome, elected officials meet in the _________________ to debate, vote, and create laws.
House of Representatives
Senate
White House
Question 7
7.
What is a "dictator"? Why did Romans appoint a "dictator" in during times of crisis or emergency?
Question 8
8.
Why did violence become common in the Late Roman Republic?
Question 9
9.
What was NOT a reason Julius Caesar was assassinated by the Senators?
The Senate had supported Pompey in a civil war against Caesar
He planned to move the capital from Rome to Alexandria to be closer to Cleopatra
Caesar had named himself dictator for life
His land reforms were unpopular with wealthy patricians
Question 10
10.
A power vacuum is...
a government position responsible for enforcing new laws.
a sudden increase in a ruler’s power after winning a war.
when there is nobody in power and new people will compete to become the dominant power
a device used in ancient Rome to clean marble floors.
Question 11
11.
A civil war is...
a battle fought only by civilians with no military involvement.
war between two different countries on different continents.
war between two different sides of the same civilization
peaceful protest against unfair taxes.
Question 12
12.
TRUE OR FALSE:
After the creation of the Roman Empire, decisions were made by the Roman Senate
True
False
Palace
Congress