The Roman Republic

Question 1

Republic

Answer 1

A form of government in which power rests with citizens who have the right to vote for their leaders.

Question 2

Patrician

Answer 2

A member of a wealthy, privileged upper class.

Question 3

Plebeian

Answer 3

The group of common farmers, artisans, and merchants who made up the majority of the population in early Rome.

Question 4

Tribunes

Answer 4

Elected representatives who protected the rights of the plebeians from unfair acts of patrician officials.

Question 5

Consuls

Answer 5

Officials who commanded the army and directed the government. Their term lasted one year and the same Consul could not be elected for another 10 years.

Question 6

Senate

Answer 6

The aristocratic branch of Rome’s government which had both legislative and administrative functions in the republic. Its 300 members were from the upper-class.

Question 7

Dictator

Answer 7

A leader who had absolute power to make laws and command the army.

Question 8

Legions

Answer 8

Large military units into which Roman soldiers were organized.

Question 9

The Punic Wars

Answer 9

3 wars fought between Rome and Carthage starting in 264 B.C. ending with a win for Rome.

Question 10

Hannibal

Answer 10

A Carthaginian general (29) who led Carthage in the 2nd Punic War and lead his soldiers on a trek with elephants, but still didn’t win Rome.

Question 11

The Twelve Tables

Answer 11

A set of rules (some of the first) that became the basis for Roman law. They created the idea that all free people can have protection under the law.