Which governmental body held the most power in the early Roman Republic?

• The Senate
• The Consuls
• The Assembly of Centuries
• The Emperor

The early Roman Republic was ruled by two officials called consuls.

Name the group of officials who could veto actions by the Senate and protect the rights of the plebeians.

• Tribunes

What was the main social class conflict in the early Roman Republic known as?

• Punic Wars
• Conflict of the Orders
• Slave Revolts
• First Secession

The Roman Republic was originally led by a single king after the monarchy ended.

What was the name of the Roman code of laws that was publicly posted for everyone to see?

• Twelve Tables

Which group in Roman society were considered the wealthy land-owning aristocracy?

• Patricians
• Plebeians
• Freedmen
• Slaves

Plebeians had equal political rights with patricians at the very beginning of the Republic.

In the Roman Republic, what is the term for a temporary leader appointed in times of crisis, usually for six months? (Hint: one word)

• Dictator

Which of the following was NOT a principle of the Roman Republic?

• Annual elections
• Checks and balances
• Rule of law
• Hereditary monarchy