Describe Religion in Roman Republic.

government officials as priests

Rome's location gave it a natural advantage because

It could not be attacked by seagoing ships

How did life change for Rome's poor as landowners brought in more slaves?

Farmers were forced to seek jobs in the city

Why was Rome's relative location an advantage?

Nearby seas allowed Rome to Trade with other places

How would you describe Rome's Government during the Republic?

Democratic elements mixed with Oligarchy

Why were Tribunes of the Plebs so powerful in Rome?

They could veto any law of a magistrate

As the Roman Empire spread mainly to

Rome gained land along Mediterranean Sea

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6th The Roman Republic

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1
Describe the life of common citizens in Rome.
worked dangerous jobs in mines
lived with the Senators & Plebians
freedom as a reward for loyalty
lived in cramped apartments
2
Before Rome became a Republic, who helped the Kings rule?
the senate
the army
the assemblies
all free adult males
3
Which shows how the Romans feared officials getting too much power?
Tradition of the Race of Honors
Use of togas
Limits on time in office
Division of Patricians & Plebeians
4
Describe Religion in Roman Republic.
government officials as priests
worshipped only one God
Only wealthy participated
Rituals held only in Churches
5
The Roman Government had three Branches, what did the Assemblies do?
Enforced the Laws
Controlled foreign policy
Controlled Religion
Passed the Laws
6
Which of the following was a main role of women in Rome?
They passed important laws
They elected magistrates
They bore and raised children
Managed the family business
7
Rome's location gave it a natural advantage because
It could not be attacked by seagoing ships
Its hills were surrounded by marshes
It was far from the Adriatic Sea
It was located high in the Apennines Mts.
8
The Roman Republic had a Government that
had Powers of Consuls
had Weaknesses
had Dictatorial Features
Had Democratic Features
9
How did life change for Rome's poor as landowners brought in more slaves?
Farmers were forced to seek jobs in the city
There was more land to farm
Jobs became easier to find
Relationships with landowners improved
10
After winning Civil Wars, the military commanders Sulla and Caesar...
urged the poor to riot
joined the senate
made themselves dictators
left the army
11
Why was Rome's relative location an advantage?
Rugged landscape allowed separate cities to grow
Enemies were unable to attack the country
Water used to irrigate farming fields
Nearby seas allowed Rome to Trade with other places
12
What does the U.S. Government have in common with the Roman Government?
aediles & fasces
Direct Democracy
separation of powers
Equal voting rights
13
How would you describe Rome's Government during the Republic?
Priests were in control
Democratic elements mixed with Oligarchy
It was ruled like the Lunch Room
The King governed the state
14
Like the U.S. Government, Roman Government followed the Rule of Law which meant?
Seperation of Powers
Veto Power of Consuls
Balance of powers
Laws applied to everyone
15
Why were Tribunes of the Plebs so powerful in Rome?
They protected the name of Patricians
They judged important cases
They could veto any law of a magistrate
They served as leaders during emergency
16
Which of the following both wealthy & poor Romans had in common?
having running water in home
worshipping Roman Gods
Living in Villas
Separation of powers
17
As the Roman Empire spread mainly to
Rome began to lose military power
Rome focused on Italian Peninsula
Rome eliminated all enemies
Rome gained land along Mediterranean Sea
18
How did Rome gain power over people on the Italian peninsula?
through Bribery & Fraud
through conquest & force
through alliances & treaties
through help of Etruscans

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