
WH Midterm
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- Q1What is a republic?A system of government ruled by a monarchyA community governed by a theocracyA political system where all citizens vote directly on lawsA form of government in which representatives are elected to make decisions on behalf of the citizens30s
- Q2Who were the patricians in ancient Rome?The military leadersThe slavesThe poor working classThe wealthy and influential class30s
- Q3Who were the plebeians in ancient Rome?The military leadersThe wealthy landownersThe common people and lower class citizensThe priests and religious officials30s
- Q4Which ancient civilization is most famous for its aqueducts?The MayansThe GreeksThe RomansThe Egyptians30s
- Q5How many consuls were elected in ancient Rome at the same time?ThreeTwoFourOne30s
- Q6What was the status of senators in ancient Rome?They were foreign diplomatsThey were members of the aristocratic classThey were common soldiersThey were elected from the plebeian class30s
- Q7Who were the tribunes in ancient Rome?Senators from the patrician classElected officials who represented the interests of the plebeiansMilitary generals leading legionsJudges in public court cases30s
- Q8What title did Julius Caesar declare for himself, which contributed to fears of dictatorship?ConsulDictator for LifeKing of the RomansEmperor of Rome30s
- Q9What was the name of the political alliance formed by Julius Caesar, Pompey, and Crassus?The ConsulateThe SenateThe Second TriumvirateThe First Triumvirate30s
- Q10What significant event marked the end of Julius Caesar's life?The fall of the Roman RepublicThe Battle of ActiumThe crossing of the RubiconHis assassination on the Ides of March30s
- Q11What was Julius Caesar's role in the transformation of the Roman Republic into the Roman Empire?He was a puppet of the Senate.He was a minor general with no influence.He opposed the rise of the Empire.He played a crucial role in the transition to imperial rule.30s
- Q12Where is Rome located?GreeceEgyptItalySpain30s
- Q13What were the Roman legions?Civilian workforces in RomeGroups of Roman politiciansReligious organizations in RomeMilitary units of the ancient Roman army30s
- Q14What was the typical composition of a Roman legion?10,000 soldiers1,000 soldiersAround 4,500 to 6,000 soldiers20,000 soldiers30s
- Q15What external factor significantly weakened the Roman Empire during its decline?Trade agreements with neighboring nationsStrong alliances with other empiresIncreased pressures from invading Germanic tribesTechnological advancements in agriculture30s