Rise of the Republic

what is a republic

• a form of government in which citizens elect their leaders

• leading armies, presided in law courts, and administered the law

• advised courts, debated foreign policy, proposed laws and approved the construction of temples and roads

• Passing legislation, elect plebeian tribunes and plebeian aediles, and try judicial cases

How was the Roman military strategy different from the Greeks?

• The Plebeians were eventually allowed to elect their own government officials.

• They advised consults, debated foreign policy, proposed laws and approved the construction of temples and roads.

• Romans organized their soldiers into more small groups so they can move more quickly

• The twelve tables was Rome's first written code of laws

Who were the Consuls in the Roman Republic?

• Military leaders

• Religious leaders

• Chief magistrates with imperium

• Representatives of the plebeians

Which social class in the Roman Republic was known for its wealth and political power?

• Plebeians

• Patricians

• Slaves

• Equestrians

What was the significance of the Twelve Tables?

• They were a set of laws that allowed Rome to conquer Carthage.

• They were religious texts that guided Roman worship.

• They were the first codification of Roman law, making it accessible to the public.

• They outlined the structure of the Roman military.

How were the members of the Senate in the Roman Republic chosen?

• By direct vote of the citizens

• By the Consuls

• By inheritance within patrician families

• By the Censors based on criteria such as wealth and moral conduct

What was the main form of government in the Roman Republic?

• Monarchy

• Democracy

• Republic

• Oligarchy

What was the Roman Senate?

• A group of soldiers

• A type of Roman architecture

• A legislative body

• A school for gladiators

A person elected to rule the Roman Republic for a short period in time of emergency

• emperor
• king
• counsul
• dictator

A government ruled by a body of officials who citizens elect to represent them is called what?

• Republic

• Empire

• Oligarchy

• Dictatorship