Topic 7 The Roman Republic

Why was Rome's relative location an advantage?

• The nearby seas allowed Rome to trade with other places.

• The mountains protected Rome from harsh winds.

• The dry land reduced soil erosion.

• The ocean provided good drinking water.

What did limits on time in office help prevent in Rome?

• Officials gaining too much power

• More people gaining experience

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What was the main role of Roman women?

• To bear and raise children

• To rule the household

• To garden the landscape

• To take part in politics

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

What was powerful about the tribunes of the plebs in Roman government?

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

• They could replace any role in government.

• They could make demands of the king.

• They could collect taxes.

Who controlled much of the land along the Mediterranean Sea?

• Rome

• Egypt

• India

• China

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CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

True or False: Something that the U.S. government shares in common with the ancient government of the Roman Republic is separation of powers.

• True

• False

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CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.7.7

Which vocabulary word means a group that is less than half the population?

• minority

• toga

• tenant

• policy

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

Which vocabulary word means a course of action taken by a government?

• minority

• toga

• tenant

• policy

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

Which vocabulary word means a person who rents land or a home?

• minority

• toga

• tenant

• policy

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Which vocabulary word is a government in which citizens have the right to vote and elect officials?

• republic

• maniple

• legion

• diplomacy

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9