Rome Flashcards
What were the patricians in ancient Rome?
The patricians were the aristocratic class, consisting of wealthy landowners and noble families.
What were the plebeians in ancient Rome?
The plebeians were the common people, including farmers, laborers, and artisans.
True or False: Patricians had exclusive rights to hold political office in early Rome.
True
Fill in the blank: The social conflict between patricians and plebeians is known as the _______.
Conflict of the Orders
What was one significant outcome of the Conflict of the Orders?
The establishment of the office of the Tribune of the Plebs.
Multiple choice: Which of the following rights did plebeians gain over time? A) Right to vote B) Right to marry patricians C) Right to hold public office D) All of the above
D) All of the above
What role did the Tribune of the Plebs play?
The Tribune of the Plebs represented the interests of the plebeians and had the power to veto legislation.
True or False: The Twelve Tables were created to protect the rights of plebeians.
True
What was the significance of the Twelve Tables?
They were the first written code of laws in Rome, providing legal protections for all citizens.
Fill in the blank: The Roman Senate was primarily composed of _______.
Patricians
What was the main difference in wealth between patricians and plebeians?
Patricians were generally wealthier, owning large estates, while plebeians were often poorer and worked as laborers or small farmers.
Multiple choice: Which social class had more political power in early Rome? A) Patricians B) Plebeians C) Both equally D) None
A) Patricians
True or False: The plebeians were allowed to participate in military service.
True
What was the purpose of the ‘Secessio Plebis’?
It was a form of protest where plebeians withdrew from the city to demand rights and reforms.
Fill in the blank: Patricians and plebeians were part of the Roman _______.
Social hierarchy
What change did the Licinian-Sextian laws bring?
They allowed plebeians to hold the office of consul.
Multiple choice: Which of the following was a privilege of patricians? A) Voting B) Holding religious office C) Owning property D) All of the above
D) All of the above
True or False: The term ‘nobiles’ refers to the descendants of patricians.
True
What was the role of the Assembly of the Plebs?
It was a political body where plebeians could vote on laws and elect their tribunes.
Fill in the blank: The Roman Republic was characterized by a struggle between _______ and _______.
Patricians; plebeians
What impact did the Roman expansion have on the patricians and plebeians?
It increased wealth for patricians and created new social challenges for plebeians as land ownership became concentrated.
Multiple choice: Which event marked the end of the Conflict of the Orders? A) The establishment of the Empire B) The creation of the Twelve Tables C) The Lex Hortensia D) None of the above
C) The Lex Hortensia
True or False: Plebeians could initially not own land.
False
What was one reason for the tension between patricians and plebeians?
Economic disparity and the exclusion of plebeians from political power.
