Who could vote in the Roman republic?
(1 point)
Responses
A) all Romans over age 18
B) all adult male citizens
C) patricians only
D) plebeians only
I think its C
The correct answer is B) all adult male citizens. In the Roman Republic, voting rights were granted to adult male citizens, regardless of their social class. This means that both patricians (the aristocracy) and plebeians (the common people) had the right to vote.
Which role did the Etruscans play in Rome’s early development?
(1 point)
Responses
A) They were the first kings of Rome.
B) They provided a model for the Roman government.
C) They influenced the Romans' writing system and architecture.
D) They founded the first city in the Roman republic
The correct answer is C) They influenced the Romans' writing system and architecture. The Etruscans had a significant influence on the early development of Rome, particularly in terms of their writing system and architectural styles. The Romans adopted the Etruscan alphabet and modified it to create their own Latin alphabet. Additionally, the Etruscans introduced advanced architectural techniques and styles, such as the arch and the use of concrete, which greatly influenced Roman architecture.
Which form of government ruled the Roman empire after the rise of Augustus?
(1 point)
Responses
a monarchy
a democracy
an oligarchy
a republic
The correct answer is a monarchy. After the rise of Augustus, the Roman empire was ruled by a form of government known as a monarchy. Augustus established the principate, which was a system of government where the emperor held significant power, but still maintained some elements of the republican system. This marked the transition from the Roman Republic to the Roman Empire.
Which of the following was considered the main role of Roman women?
(1 point)
Responses
They elected magistrates.
They passed laws.
They managed the family business.
They bore and raised children.
The correct answer is: They bore and raised children. In ancient Rome, the main role of women was considered to be bearing and raising children. Roman society placed a strong emphasis on the family and the continuation of the bloodline, and women were primarily expected to fulfill this role. While Roman women did have some influence in family matters and could participate in certain religious ceremonies, their primary societal role was centered around procreation and child-rearing.
Why was Rome easier to unite than Greece?
(1 point)
Responses
It had more fertile farmland.
It had less mountainous terrain.
It had easier access to the seas.
It had fewer rivers.
The correct answer is: It had less mountainous terrain. Rome was easier to unite than Greece because it had less mountainous terrain. The mountains in Greece, such as the Pindus Mountains, created natural barriers that made communication, travel, and the consolidation of power more difficult. In contrast, the terrain of Italy, where Rome was located, consisted of mainly rolling hills and plains, which made movement and the establishment of a centralized authority easier.
What was Rome’s constitution?
(1 point)
Responses
a written collection of laws
a set of rulings issued by the Roman kings
a process for rising from lower to higher offices
a system of rules to organize government
The correct answer is: a system of rules to organize government. Rome's constitution consisted of a system of rules to organize the government. Unlike many modern constitutions, Rome's constitution was not a single written document. Instead, it encompassed a combination of laws, traditions, and precedents that guided the functioning of the Roman Republic and later the Roman Empire. These rules defined the powers of various offices and branches of government, established the rights and obligations of different social classes, and outlined the processes for decision-making and governance within the Roman state.
Rome became a republic after the [blank] overthrew the king.
Rome became a republic after the overthrow of the monarchy.
Rome became a republic after [blank] overthrew the king.
A) tenant farmers
B) aristocrats
C) Slaves
D) commoners