Ancient Rome

A wealthy, upperclass person in the Ancient Roman Republic

• patrician

• plebian

• counsul

• dictator

An ordinary citizen in the ancient Roman Republic

• patrician
• plebian
• counsul
• mercenary

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A person elected to rule the Roman Republic for a short period in time of emergency

• emperor
• king
• counsul
• dictator

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Which group most heavily influenced Roman art and architecture?

• Babylonians
• Greeks
• Egyptians
• Persians

Why did the Romans create the republic?

• So they would not have a king in control.
• To defend themselves.
• So that every person could be a citizen.
• So that judges could make laws.

Why was Rome's geographic setting important?

• Strong winds brought heavy spring rains to the land.

• Its position was central to Italy and the known Western world.

• It was surrounded by deserts which kept is safe from invasion.

• Farmers depended on yearly flooding to plant crops.

Rome was located near what body of water?

• Pacific Ocean
• Indian Ocean
• Sea of Cortez
• Mediterranean Sea

A form of government in which people elect representatives to make decisions for them, rather than directly voting on everything?

• democracy
• monarchy
• oligarchy
• republic

The two most powerful government officials in Rome; served 1 year terms. 

• President and VP
• Magistrates
• Consuls
• Plebians

A council made up of 300 patricians that gave advice to the city's leaders

• consuls
• Senate
• tribune
• Forum