Ch. 4

Question 0

Founded Rome in 753 BC

Answer 0

Romulus and Remus

Question 1

one of Italy’s earliest civilizations, they lived in northern Italy and contributed to the development of Roman culture

Answer 1

Estrucans

Question 2

Latin word for father ; ruled his family without interference from the state

Answer 2

Pater

Question 3

A number of families from a common ancestor

Answer 3

Clan

Question 4

a number of clans united by common beliefs and living in a particular region

Answer 4

Tribe

Question 5

the aristocratic class in Rome made up of wealthy landowners and noble families

Answer 5

Patricians

Question 6

the “common” class in Rome made up of farmers,
traders, and craftsmen

Answer 6

Plebeians

Question 7

The Kings authority in Rome

Answer 7

Imperium

Question 8

A small bundle of rods which enclosed an axe ; symbol of the imperium

Answer 8

Fasces

Question 9

form of government in which voting citizens exercise power through elected officials under law

Answer 9

Republic

Question 10

annually elected leaders of the Roman Republic who held the imperium

Answer 10

Consuls

Question 11

A resolution of the Council of Plebeians

Answer 11

Plebiscite

Question 12

way for tribunes to could stop unjust acts of patrician officials

Answer 12

Veto

Question 13

wise politician who knew how to sway the common people in order to accomplish his aims

Answer 13

Julius Caesar

Question 14

Rule of three men

Answer 14

Triumvirate

Question 15

group of conspirators assassinated Caesar in the Senate chamber

Answer 15

Ides of March

Question 16

an ancient title given to the commander of a
victorious army ; head of the Roman Empire

Answer 16

Imperator

Question 17

Killed Caesar

Answer 17

Brutus