Roman Republic Vocabulary

People who were elected by the Senate to rule the land of a new area.

• Senators

• Governors

Basic rights that were written for the equal treatment of all people. Posted in the Forum for all to see.

• The Plebeian Revolt

• The Law of the 12 Tables

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These wealthy people were the ruling class and held all power. You had to be born into this.

• Plebeians

• Patricians

This was a commoner of Ancient Rome. Farmers, craftsmen are examples. These people had very few rights.

• Patricians

• Plebeians

A form of government where citizens are elected representatives to rule on their behalf.

• Plebeian Council

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• The Law of 12 tables

These prestigious leaders advised the consuls. Consuls did what they told them to do.

• Consuls

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• Senators

• Governors

Government officials elected by Plebeians who represented them and fought for their rights.

• Tribunes

• Patricians

• Consuls

This is how the common people could elect their own leaders, pass laws, and hold court.

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• Plebeian Council

• Plebeian Revolt

Top people in the Roman Republic who controlled everything from taxes, war, and laws.

• Senators

• Governors

• Consuls

• Plebeians

A protest that started in 494 BC where Plebeians went on strike against patricians for more rights.

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• Plebeian Council

• Plebeian Revolt