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This word means groups of soldiers.
legoins
What is a republic?
People elect leaders to govern them
How were Roman magistrates and Romans who took part in assemblies similar?
They both served for one year.
What was written by the Romans that is similar to our constitution in the fact that both protected people’s rights?
Roman law of the twelve tablets
If the Roman nobles had not overthrown their last king, who might have possibly ruled after him?
more kings
What was Rome’s public meeting place called?
The Forum
Who were plebeians?
Rome’s common people
Hannibal led an attack against this city in 218 BC.
Rome
Why did many countries that were close to Rome declare war on Rome?
Because they were threatened by Rome’s power.
What is the name given to a council of wealthy and powerful Romans who advised the city’s leaders?
The Senate
What is a dictator?
A ruler with absolute power.
which one is first, second, and third:
Rome’s laws were written down on 12 bronze tablets; Roman laws were displayed in public meeting places; citizens complained about laws they did not know existed;
2: Rome’s laws were written down on 12 bronze tablets; 3:Roman laws were displayed in public meeting places, 1:citizens complained about laws they did not know existed;
This word consists of three parts.
Tripartite
How did the killing of the Gracchus brothers affect Roman politics?
From that point forward violence was a political weapon
How did Italy’s climate affect the growth of Rome?
It gave them a large food supply
Who were noble, powerful citizens of Rome?
patricians
What does purpose mean?
The reason something is done
What is the center of life in ancient Rome?
The Forum
Who were the consuls?
Rome’s two most powerful magistrates
what is veto?
prohibit
What is Latin?
The Romans’ Language
What is the Forum?
Rome’s public meeting place
What are checks and balances?
methods used to balance power
What are magistrates?
officials
Why do we have the system of checks and balances in the U.S. government?
because it prevents each branch from becoming too powerful
After 88 BC which event had the more important effect on the Roman republic’s government?
Sula declared himself dictator.
