The Roman Republic
Explore the government, society, and key figures of the ancient Roman Republic with this interactive worksheet for 7th graders.
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your knowledge about the Roman Republic.
1. Which body of government held the most power in the early Roman Republic?
The Assembly
The Senate
The Consuls
The Tribunes
2. What were the two main social classes in the Roman Republic?
Kings and Slaves
Patricians and Plebeians
Emperors and Citizens
Knights and Peasants
3. The Roman Republic was established in BC after the overthrow of the monarchy.
4. A was an elected official who served for one year and commanded the army.
5. The of the Plebs were officials elected to protect the rights of the common people.
6. Roman citizens had the right to vote for their leaders.
True
False
7. The Punic Wars were fought between Rome and Egypt.
True
False
8. Describe the role of the Roman Senate in the Republic.
9. Explain how the conflict between Patricians and Plebeians eventually led to reforms in the Roman Republic.
Match each term on the left with its definition on the right.
10. Republic
a. Wealthy landowners who held most of the power
11. Patricians
b. Government in which citizens elect their leaders
12. Plebeians
c. Common farmers, artisans, and merchants
13. Twelve Tables
d. Written code of laws that protected citizens' rights