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Usborne Encyclopedia of the Roman World - Citizens and SenatorsOnline version Usborne Encyclopedia of the Roman World - Citizens and Senators by Vijo Gor 1 What two kinds of people did the Romans recognize in society? a Men and women b Citizens and non-citizens c Patricians and plebeians d Senators and tribunes 2 What was the main benefit of being a Roman citizen? a You didn’t have to fight in wars b You gained legal protection and special rights c You could own slaves d You didn’t have to pay taxes 3 What was one main duty of Roman citizens? a To fight in the army and vote in elections b To entertain the Senate c To trade with Carthage d To collect taxes 4 Who were non-citizens? a Roman women b Rich landowners c Senators and generals d People who lived outside Roman territory or were enslaved 5 Why weren’t Roman women full citizens? a They were from foreign families b They were considered too busy managing homes c They couldn’t own property d They couldn’t vote or hold office 6 Who were the patricians? a Descendants of Rome’s original ruling families b Foreign merchants c Freed slaves d Poor farmers and soldiers 7 What group made up most of Rome's population? a Patricians b Plebeians c Senators d Censors 8 What were equites? a Landless peasants b Gladiators in the army c Roman priests d Wealthy plebeians who were merchants or bankers 9 Who ran the Roman Republic during its early years? a The generals b The people's assemblies c The Senate made up of 300 patricians d The tribunes 10 What was the top job in the Roman Republic? a Tribune b Aedile c Quaestor d Consul 11 The Roman Senate wasn’t like a modern democratic senate in the United States or the one in the Republic in Star Wars with elected representatives. It was made up of members from the most powerful noble families, with two consuls who shared rule. What earlier government in ancient times does this resemble most? a The Spartan oligarchy, where a few powerful families ruled and two kings led the state b The Athenian democracy, where all citizens voted equally c The Egyptian monarchy, ruled by a single pharaoh d The Persian Empire, ruled by one divine king 12 What symbol represented a consul's power? a Laurel crown b Fasces – an axe tied to rods c Olive branch d Eagle staff 13 What was a dictator in ancient Rome? a A cruel permanent ruler b A military slave leader c A senator who punished criminals d A man given temporary absolute power during emergencies 14 What was the Plebeian Council created to do in 494 BC? a Protect plebeians' rights and interests b Choose Roman gods c Collect taxes for the Senate d Train new soldiers 15 What are the Twelve Tables? a The first written Roman laws displayed publicly b The list of Roman emperors c The names of twelve senators d A record of tribune speeches 16 What does SPQR stand for? a Society of Patricians and Quaestors b Senate for Peace and Quiet Rule c The Republic of Roman Kings d Senatus Populusque Romanus – The Senate and People of Rome 17 By 287 BC, what was a key achievement of the plebeians? a They became the only citizens allowed to own land b They defeated the patricians in war c They took over the Senate permanently d Their council's decisions became official Roman law 18 Why did plebeians resent patricians' power? a They didn’t want to work as farmers b They had to serve in the army but couldn’t share in decision-making c They wanted to become kings d They were jealous of the patricians’ clothes 19 Why was writing down the Twelve Tables such an important step for justice? a It allowed everyone to see and question the laws instead of trusting the powerful b It was used to decorate temples c It was the first time Rome had written poetry d It replaced the Senate 20 If you compare Rome’s social system to modern times, what does it show about class society? a That class differences don’t affect politics b That power usually goes to those who own and control land and wealth c That rich people always help the poor d That every class always stays the same 21 In The Communist Manifesto, Marx and Engels wrote: “The history of all hitherto existing society is the history of class struggles... freeman and slave, patrician and plebeian...” Why did Marx include the Roman patricians and plebeians? a To show that Rome’s system of rich patricians ruling over poor plebeians was part of a long chain of class domination that shaped later societies b To show that Rome had laws and systems that allowed patricians and plebeians to cooperate peacefully, creating a balanced model for later governments and empires c To say that ancient class divisions like those in Rome were based more on social customs and family status than on deep economic exploitation or political power d To suggest that Rome’s class system was a special case that developed differently from other societies and was not part of the wider story of oppression through history

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Usborne Encyclopedia of the Roman World - Citizens and SenatorsOnline version

by Vijo Gor

What two kinds of people did the Romans recognize in society?

What was the main benefit of being a Roman citizen?

What was one main duty of Roman citizens?

Who were non-citizens?

Why weren’t Roman women full citizens?

Who were the patricians?

What group made up most of Rome's population?

What were equites?

Who ran the Roman Republic during its early years?

What was the top job in the Roman Republic?

What symbol represented a consul's power?

What was a dictator in ancient Rome?

What was the Plebeian Council created to do in 494 BC?

What are the Twelve Tables?

What does SPQR stand for?

By 287 BC, what was a key achievement of the plebeians?

Why did plebeians resent patricians' power?

Why was writing down the Twelve Tables such an important step for justice?

If you compare Rome’s social system to modern times, what does it show about class society?

In The Communist Manifesto, Marx and Engels wrote: “The history of all hitherto existing society is the history of class struggles... freeman and slave, patrician and plebeian...” Why did Marx include the Roman patricians and plebeians?