Rome and Empire

Front

At the top of the social class in Rome were the __________

Back

Patricians

Front

This class made up 95% of the Roman population.

Back

Plebian

Front

Form of government started in Rome where the citizens have the power to elect their leaders.

Back

Republic

Front

The official code of laws for Rome was called:

Back

The Twelve Tables

Front

In times of crisis, a dictator would be appointed for

Back

six months

Front

Representatives from the Plebeian class that were elected to protect Plebeian interests.

Back

Tribunes

Front

Which best describes the purpose of a system of “checks and balances”?

Back

No one branch of the government will become stronger than another.

Front

What concrete bridge carried water from mountain streams to the towns and cities?

Back

aqueducts

Front

Who was the first Roman Emperor?

Back

Augustus

Front

Unlike other countries, in Rome, women had the right to own ____.

Back

property