Roman Legal System Quiz

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What governmental system followed the dissolution of the Roman monarchy?

The Twelve Tables System

The Etruscan Republic

The Roman Senate

The Roman Empire (correct)

Which council in the Roman Republic had veto power over all other parts of the government?

Tribal Assembly

Senate

Comitia Centuriata

Plebeian Council (correct)

In the early Roman Republic, who could hold the position of magistrates?

Plebeians only

Both Patricians and Plebeians

Foreigners

Patricians only (correct)

What was the purpose of the Twelve Tables of Rome?

To establish principles of customary law Signup and view all the answers

Which Roman law focused on rights specifically for citizens?

Jus Civile Signup and view all the answers

What was the chief power of the Roman Senate in advising magistrates?

Senatus Consultum Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary role of the Consuls in the Roman Republic?

Giving orders to the army Signup and view all the answers

Which group exclusively made up the Senate in the Roman Republic?

Only patricians Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary function of the Assembly in the Roman Republic?

Electing magistrates Signup and view all the answers

Which geographical feature served as a protective barrier for the Iberian Peninsula?

Seas and Alps Signup and view all the answers

What was one factor that contributed to the success of the Roman Republic?

Respecting people's traditions and culture Signup and view all the answers

Which countries were part of the Roman Republic according to the text?

North Africa, Greece, France, Iberian Peninsula Signup and view all the answers

What significant contribution did Cicero make to Roman political history?

He dismantled a conspiracy by Catiline to overthrow the Roman Republic Signup and view all the answers

What was one of Pompey's strategies to win over the plebeians in Rome?

Throwing festivals and providing financial support Signup and view all the answers

Why were the optimates and the populares in conflict during Pompey's time?

Fighting for citizens to have more political power Signup and view all the answers

What key philosophical idea did Cicero contribute to Roman thought?

The idea of natural laws that rulers must obey Signup and view all the answers

How did Pompey gain aristocratic status in Rome despite his family background?

By inheriting a legion and wealth from his father Signup and view all the answers

In what way did Pompey support the optimates party in Rome?

By throwing festivals and giving money to plebeians Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of the alliance formed by Pompey, Marcus Crassus, and Julius Caesar to enhance their political power in the Senate?

First Triumvirate Signup and view all the answers

What event led to Caesar's decision to cross the Rubicon and march on Rome?

The Senate ordering him to disband his army Signup and view all the answers

How did Caesar's approach differ from Pompey's in terms of gaining the support of the people?

Caesar had support from the populares party Signup and view all the answers

What led to the assassination of Julius Caesar in 44 BCE?

His perceived tyrannical behavior by some senators Signup and view all the answers

How is the relationship between the early Christian Church and Judaism described in the text?

The early Church held Jewish writings as sacred Signup and view all the answers

What main idea does the text propose about the early Christian Church?

'a group of Jewish believers who spread Jesus' message' Signup and view all the answers

"Almost the entire Christian Bible was written by Jewish men." This statement implies that:

'Jewish men played a significant role in shaping early Christianity' Signup and view all the answers