Ancient Rome - Senate
Test Quiz
1. During what period of Ancient Rome was the Senate the most powerful?
a. Early Rome under the kings
b. Roman Republic
c. Roman Empire
d. All of the above
e. None of the above
2. Who appointed new senators during the Roman Republic?
a. Consuls
b. Emperor
c. Tribunes
d. Censor
e. They were voted into office by the people
3. Who appointed new senators during the Roman Empire?
a. Consuls
b. Emperor
c. Tribunes
d. Censor
e. They were voted into office by the people
4. Which of the following was not a requirement of a Roman senator?
a. They had to be wealthy
b. They needed to be of high moral character
c. They had to be bankers
d. They could not be criminals
e. They could not participate in foreign trade
5. True or False: Roman senators did not get paid and were expected to spend their wealth on improving the state.
a. TRUE
b. FALSE
c.
d.
e.
6. What did Emperor Augustus require of all senators during his reign?
a. They must be over 6 feet tall
b. They must be at least 60 years old
c. They must be able to run a mile in under 8 minutes
d. They must have over 1 million sesterces of wealth
e. They must be able to do 100 push-ups
7. How many senators were there throughout most of the history of the Roman Republic?
a. 12
b. 50
c. 100
d. 300
e. 2000
8. What special clothing was only allowed to be worn by Roman senators?
a. Powdered wigs
b. Gold rings
c. Purple striped toga
d. Square shaped hats
e. Blue cloaks
9. What building did the Roman senate meet in to discuss issues and vote on decrees?
a. Curia
b. Circus
c. Pantheon
d. Amphitheatre
e. Hippodrome
10. How long was the term of a Roman senator?
a. 1 year
b. 2 years
c. 4 years
d. 8 years
e. They were appointed for life
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