Reading Guide 1/26: Polybius and Rosenstein

Question 1

Best Constitution

Answer 1

Lycurgus’ constitution

Question 2

Why was Roman Government so stable?

Answer 2

Each branch wanted to succeed so they never slacked off

Question 3

Rome’s Military success can be attributed to…

Answer 3

Strict military organization

Question 4

Why were funerals important?

Answer 4

Extravagant and public inciting young men to want to achieve similar greatness

Question 5

When is a Constitution needed?

Answer 5

When one’s enemies are defeated, struggle for power and wealth will begin to destroy from within

Question 6

What do magistrates in Rome possess?

Answer 6

Imperium

Question 7

Symbol of power for magistrates?

Answer 7

fasces

Question 8

Comitia Centuria composed of how many centuries?

Answer 8

193

Question 9

Comitia Centuria favored what citizens?

Answer 9

Wealthier

Question 10

Membership within the Comitia Centuria was determined by…?

Answer 10

Wealth

Question 11

Comitia Centuria responsible for

Answer 11

• declaring war
• electing all magistrates with imperium
• ratifying treaties
• conducting capital trials

Question 12

Tribal Assembly was composed of how many tribes?

Answer 12

35

Question 13

Tribal Assembly membership was determined by ?

Answer 13

Birthplace

Question 14

Tribal Assembly was responsible for ?

Answer 14

Passing most legislation

Question 15

Who was excluded from the Plebeian Council?

Answer 15

Patricians

Question 16

How many Urban tribes? How many Rural?

Answer 16

4 Urban, 31 Rural

Question 17

Latin term for Senator

Answer 17

Patres

Question 18

Why was Senate so powerful?

Answer 18

Lifetime membership, could pursue long-term goals