BJU Heritage Studies Chapter 9 Test

Relate the geographic figures of Italy to the development of its civilizations.

What contributed to the Latins becoming the first settlers in the Italian peninsula?

In what ways did the Etruscans improve the Roman way of life?

Identify and describe the Roman social classes.

This most powerful governing branch controlled the finances, passed laws, and oversaw foreign affairs.

• Assembly of Centuries

• Consuls

• Senate

Two patricians served with equal authority in place of a king to manage the affairs of the government, command the Roman army, and serve as supreme judges.

• Assembly of Centuries

• Consuls

• Senate

Several of this type of group existed in the early republic with this group being the most powerful by voting on new laws, making declarations of war, and electing members of another governing branch.

• Assembly of Centuries

• Consuls

• Senate

In what ways were the plebeians treated unjust in regard to the patricians?

Plebeians were allowed to have their own (a)   and to serve as tribunes.

(a)   were written own so that plebeians could be familiar with them.