7th Topic 7 Review 2020

Why was Rome is such a powerful location?

• nearby seas allowed it to trade, but far enough not to be attacked

• enemies unable to attack it by land

• surrounded by volcanoes

• all roads lead to it

main role of Roman women

• cook and clean

• have children and raise them

• pass laws

• run the government

Why did Romans fear officials gaining too much power

• limits on time in office

• limit on how much land they could own

• unlimited amount of money

• unlimited amount of land

How did life change for the poor when landowners brought in more slaves

• life became easier

• jobs became easier to find

• farmers forced to move to the city

• farmers didn't have to produce as much food

What did all people do in Rome?

• worship the Roman gods

• vote for president

• own land

• have free time to read

US government and Roman republic share....

• equal voting right for all

• the Bill of Rights

• separation of powers

• a president

Choose 2- what democratic features did the Roman Republic have..

• a weak early Roman government

• citizen assemblies (to help govern)

• citizens elect officials and pass laws

• religion with one god

after Caesar won in the civil war, what did he do?

• go to Disneyland

• become president

• left the army and retired to the good life

• make himself dictator

Rome's location gave it an advantage... what was it?

• Great beaches and high tourism

• hills surrounded by marshes for protection

• could not be attacked by sea- it's not on the coast

• wonderful summertime temps

Why were tribunes of the plebs so powerful in Roman government?

• They served as leaders in times of emergency

• They judged important cases.

• They could veto any law or action of a magistrate.