Unit 8 Review

Front

The city of Rome is located near what geographical feature?

Back

The Tiber River

Front

What was the purpose of checks and balances in the Roman Republic's government?

Back

To ensure no single branch became too powerful

Front

Why were these Twelve Tables placed in the Roman marketplace?

Back

To inform citizens of the laws

Front

Why was the Roman Republic considered a representative democracy?

Back

Citizens elected representatives to make decisions

Front

In Ancient Rome, which class included wealthy landowners who held property, money, and high positions in the government?

Back

Patricians

Front

In Ancient Rome, which class included commoners such as farmers, merchants, laborers, artisans, and soldiers who made up about 90% of the population?

Back

Plebeians

Front

Why was Julius Caesar popular amongst the plebeians?

Back

He implemented reforms that favored them

Front

Why was the period from 27 BCE, known as the Pax Romana, significant?

Back

It was a time of peace and stability.

Front

Describe the reign of Augustus Caesar.

Back

Peaceful and prosperous

Front

This Roman invention used gravity to bring in fresh water to the cities, what is this innovation called?

Back

Aqueduct