Chapter 10: The Roman Republic

The Romans believed their history could be traced back to this great hero of the Trojan War.

• Aeneas

• Romulus

• Remus

• Cincinnatus

According to legend, the twin brothers who were the founders of Rome.

• Cincinnatus and Sparticus

• Cane and Able

• Romulus and Remus

• Bert and Ernie

A form of government in which people elect leaders to govern them.

• Monarchy

• Dictatorship

• Theocracy

• Republic

A ruler who has absolute power.

• Patrician

• Plebeians

• Dictators

• Presidents

Roman farmer who was chosen as dictator in 458 B.C. to defend the city.

• Aeneas

• Romulus

• Remus

• Cincinnatus

Common people who were the majority of the population in ancient Rome.

• Dictators

• Plebeians

• Patricians

• Republicans

Nobles which were in the minority of the population of ancient Rome yet controlled all aspects of the government.

• Plebeians

• Patricians

• Prolitariat

• Bourgeoisie

Elected officials who made up the first part of Rome's government.

• Magistrates

• Plebieans

• Patricians

• Senate

The two most powerful magistrates in the Roman government were called

• Patricians

• Plebeians

• Consuls

• Senators

Latin term which means "I forbid."

• habeas

• corpus

• veto

• vino