Ancient Rome Flashcards
How long did the Roman republic last?
From 509 - 27 BC
Did the republic have a Senate?
Yes
What are Patricians?
Rich, powerful families
What were the ordinary people called?
Plebeians
How many consuls were elected to oversee the senate?
2
What was the role of the Plebeians (Ordinary people)
To discuss and vote magistrates
Around how many people were in the senate by the 1st-century bc?
Around 300 people
Who were the 2 founders of Rome?
Romulus and Remes
Who were the top ruling officials?
Consuls
How many Consuls were appointed each year?
2 (for 1 year)
What were the 5 government officials called?
Consuls, Praetors, Aediles, Quaetors and Censors
What was the role of the consuls?
Their job was to call meetings of the senate and manage armies.
What was the role of the Praetors?
Their job was to Managed the legal system appointed (or were) judges and could be appointed as governors in the provinces.
What was the role of the Aediles?
They were in charge of food supply, public buildings, games, markets and city maintenance.
What was the role of the queators?
To look after financial matters within the army and the city.
