Governing Rome Part 2

Governing Rome Part 2

A Social Studies Lesson

Objective

I will be able to explain some of the challenges groups faced when solving local problems by explaining why Cincinnatus was appointed dictator.

Dictators

- Rome created the office of dictator

- dictators led the republic during challenging times in place of consuls

- had complete control

- gave up power after a crisis was over

Multiple Choice

What is a dictator?

• a tyrant

• a Roman

• a person with absolute power

• a person with absolutely no power

Multiple Choice

Why were dictators appointed?

• to handle times of crisis

• to take the place of dead consuls

• to build armies

• to create peace during wartime

Multiple Choice

How long did dictators rule?

• until a crisis was over

• until everyone was dead

• until they decided they were done ruling

• forever

Cincinnatus: A Famous Roman Dictator

- respected Roman consul

- appointed to dictator when a powerful enemy threatened the Romans

- immediately made an army, defeated the enemy, resigned as dictator, and returned to his farm 16 days later

- admired for fulfilling civic duty

Multiple Choice

Who was Cincinnatus?

• a tyrant

• a plebeian

• a respected Roman consul

• a farmer

Multiple Choice

How long was Cincinnatus dictator?

• 10 days

• 2 years

• 16 days

• 5 days

Multiple Choice

What is civic duty?

• the idea that citizens have a right to help their country

• the idea that citizens have to respect their families

• the idea that citizens must became dictators

• a system of laws used to determine whether someone is a patrician or plebeian

Multiple Choice

Why was Cincinnatus respected?

• he was a plebeian

• he fulfilled his civic duty as dictator

• he was a rich farmer

• he was a patrician

Rome's System of Law

- didn't write laws until plebs complained patrician judges would favor patricians

- Twelve Tables were first Roman laws

- carved on bronze tablets and placed in the marketplace

- supported treating all people equally

- created Law of Nations to protect people they conquered

Multiple Choice

What were the Twelve Tables?

• the first Roman laws

• laws that pertained to conquered lands

• tables in a marketplace for eating and discussing

• a forum

Multiple Choice

The Twelve Tables supported only giving rights to patricians.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Why was the Law of Nations created?

• to abolish Roman laws

• to protect the rights of conquered people

• to give plebeians a voice in government

• to hold power over new citizens

Roman Justice

- Roman laws found in American laws today

- rule of law: laws apply to everyone equally

- extended rule of law to include all people, rich or poor

Multiple Choice

What is the rule of law?

• laws apply to everyone equally, rich or poor

• laws only apply to the rich

• laws only apply to the poor

• laws only apply to Romans

Open Ended

Why was Cincinnatus appointed dictator?

Starter: He was appointed dictator because...