Ancient Rome

Question 1

patrician

Answer 1

In the Roman Republic, a member of the upper, ruling class

Question 2

plebeian

Answer 2

In the Roman Republic, one of the common people

Question 3

republic

Answer 3

A form of government in which leaders are elected to represent the people

Question 4

Senate

Answer 4

A group of 300 men elected to govern Rome

Question 5

consuls

Answer 5

One of the two chief leaders of Rome
Responsible for leading the military and enacting laws
Elected for one year terms

Question 6

tribune

Answer 6

An official of Rome elected by plebeians to represent them

Question 7

veto

Answer 7

To refuse to approve proposals of government

In Latin, it literally means “I forbid!”

Question 8

constitution

Answer 8

A set of basic laws