Rome

Question 1

jury

Answer 1

a group of citizens chosen to hear evidence and make a decision in a court of law and determine guilty or innocence

Question 2

republic

Answer 2

a form of government in which citizens elect representatives to speak or act from them ex. Rome

Question 3

tribune

Answer 3

a elected official who represented the interests and protected the rights of the plebeians by using their veto power.

Question 4

patrician

Answer 4

the ruling class members of the noble (wealthy) families who controlled all power in the early years of the Roman Republic

Question 5

forum

Answer 5

The center of life in Rome. A graveling clearly not much bigger than a soccer field.
Things that took place in the forum:
-the 12 tables were posted here
-senators met to discuss politics here
-citizens pleaded cases before judges at the forum

Question 6

plebeian

Answer 6

a common farmer, trader, or craft worker in ancient rome who was an ordinary citizens

Question 7

Veto

Answer 7

The power to stop any action in government. the tribune had the power to veto any of the consuls’ actions that were unfair to the plebeians. They shouted “ I forbid” to stop any unfair action.

Question 8

Dictator

Answer 8

A leader who rules with absolute power, total control over a government

Question 9

Census

Answer 9

an official court with people living in a place

Question 10

Aqueduct

Answer 10

A human made channel that carries water over a long distance; helps to irrigate dry lands.

Question 11

Consul

Answer 11

Head of government, usually with a limited term of office

Question 12

Legions

Answer 12

Large groups of romans soldiers