Question

true/false
decide if each statement is true or false, and write \true\ or \false\ in the blank.

1. in a republic, citizens choose their leaders by voting.
2. patricians were craftspeople, merchants, and farmers.
3. a person was thought to be guilty until proven innocent under roman law
4. the roman republic’s set of laws was called the twelve tables.
5. patricians were the ruling class of rome.

multiple choice
circle the best answer, and write the letter in the box.

1. the romans said they would never have another ______

a. dictator
b. king
c. queen
d. all of the above

1. the roman republic set an example for governments in ______.

a. europe
b. the americas
c. the united states
d. all of the above
short answer
answer the following question in complete sentences.

1. how many patricians made up rome’s senate?

Explanation:

1. In a republic, citizens choose their leaders by voting. This is a fundamental characteristic of a republic.
2. Patricians were the wealthy land - owning class, not craftspeople, merchants, and farmers (who were plebeians).
3. Under Roman law, a person was considered innocent until proven guilty.
4. The Roman Republic's set of laws was called the Twelve Tables.
5. Patricians were the ruling class of Rome.
6. After overthrowing the last king (Tarquin the Proud), the Romans said they would never have another king.
7. The Roman Republic influenced governments in Europe, the Americas (including the United States).
8. Rome's Senate was made up of 300 patricians.

Answer:

1. True
2. False
3. False
4. True
5. True
6. B. king
7. D. all of the above
8. 300 patricians made up Rome's Senate.