Roman citizens Flashcards
What is the Latin term for a Roman citizen?
Civis
True or False: The term ‘Senatus’ refers to the Roman Senate.
True
Fill in the blank: The term ‘Pax Romana’ refers to a period of _____ in the Roman Empire.
peace
What is the meaning of ‘Gladius’ in the context of ancient Rome?
It refers to a type of Roman sword.
What was the role of a ‘Consul’ in ancient Rome?
A consul was one of the highest elected political offices in the Roman Republic.
Multiple choice: What does ‘Legion’ refer to in ancient Rome? A) A military unit B) A type of government C) A religious festival
A) A military unit
What does the term ‘Tribune’ signify?
An elected official who represented the plebeians.
True or False: ‘Patricians’ were the common people of ancient Rome.
False
Fill in the blank: ‘Aqueducts’ were used to transport _____ in ancient Rome.
water
What is the Latin word for ‘law’?
Lex
Multiple choice: Which of the following is a Roman architectural feature? A) Colosseum B) Pyramid C) Ziggurat
A) Colosseum
What does ‘Forum’ refer to in ancient Rome?
A public square or marketplace.
True or False: The term ‘Veto’ means to approve a decision.
False
What does ‘Cursus Honorum’ refer to?
The sequential order of public offices held by aspiring politicians.
Fill in the blank: ‘Roman Baths’ were important for _____ and social interaction.
hygiene
What is the meaning of ‘Praetorian Guard’?
An elite unit of the Roman army tasked with protecting the emperor.
Multiple choice: What does ‘Rhetoric’ refer to in ancient Rome? A) A type of clothing B) The art of persuasion C) A military strategy
B) The art of persuasion
What was the primary purpose of a ‘Triumvirate’?
To share power among three individuals.
True or False: ‘Cato the Elder’ was known for his opposition to Hellenization.
True
Fill in the blank: The term ‘Res Publica’ translates to _____ in English.
public matter
What does ‘Imperium’ signify in the context of Roman authority?
The supreme power or authority of a Roman magistrate.
Multiple choice: The term ‘Colonia’ referred to what? A) A colony B) A military fort C) A type of citizen
A) A colony
What is the significance of ‘Twelve Tables’ in Roman law?
They were the first codification of Roman law.
True or False: ‘Aedile’ was a title given to officials responsible for public works and games.
True
Fill in the blank: The ‘Ludi’ were public _____ in ancient Rome.
games
What does the term ‘Plebian’ refer to?
The common people of ancient Rome.
