Elements

Question 1

elements leading to the creation and success of the Roman republic

Answer 1

Military advancement, economic expansions-> combo

Question 2

social classes and the resulting rights, responsibilities, and privileges of each

Answer 2

Patricians and Plebeians.
Patricians were the wealthy landowners.
Plebeians were the merchants, artisans, and laborers.
The Patricians didn’t treat the plebeians right in the eyes of the law. Tribunes were created to protect and prevent unfair laws to be made against the plebeians

Question 3

the role of the Roman army in Rome’s success

Answer 3

Military success helped the roman economy grow. This created new jobs, and more people from the conquered lands came to live in rome. Allies were made.

Question 4

the impact of Rome’s expansion on the army and economy towards the end of the republic

Answer 4

They weren’t able to rule all of their conquered lands properly.

Question 5

the role of triumvirates and their impact on the Roman republic

Answer 5

There were 2 known triumvirates:
Julius Caesar, Pompey, Crassus
Augustus Caesar, Lepidus, Marc Antony
Typically in a triumvirate, one would be the financial sponsor, a general, and a politician

Question 6

the elements leading to the evolution of the republic to the empire

Answer 6

people were leaving, economy was falling, and corruption

Question 7

the roles of Julius and Augustus Caesar, how they destroyed the triumvirates in which they took part, and their impact on Rome

Answer 7

Julius Caesar impacted the military the most. He was a huge part of the military advancement in that time.
Augustus Caesar brought back peace for everyone

Question 8

elements leading to the fall of Rome in the West and why they were significant (be able to discuss at least 3)

Answer 8

corruption, political instability, and invasions by the barbaric tribes

Question 9

elements of Rome’s legacy and how they impact the world today (be able to discuss at least 2)

Answer 9

architecture and law

Question 10

the impact of dividing the Roman Empire into East and West

Answer 10

it made governing the two empire easier

Question 11

cultural differences between the Eastern and Western Empire

Answer 11

influence from neighboring empires

Question 12

relationship between geography and a successful civilization

Answer 12

closer water bodies, allies, and the government

Question 13

reasons why Constantinople lasted as long as it did

Answer 13

Military defence, rising economy, and new jobs

Question 14

elements leading to the fall of Rome in the East (and the ultimate reason it fell)

Answer 14

Social problems, weakening military, and political instability