Topic 7 The Roman Republic

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What was the main role of Roman women?

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To bear and raise children.

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What power did the tribunes of the plebs have in Roman government?

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They could veto any law or action of a magistrate.

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

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Officials gaining too much power.

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Who controlled much of the land along the Mediterranean Sea?

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Rome.

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What is a government in which citizens have the right to vote and elect officials?

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Republic.

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What is the term for a large group of soldiers in the Roman army?

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Legion.

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What is the significance of the Twelve Tables in Roman law?

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They were the first written laws of Rome, ensuring legal transparency.

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What was the role of the Senate in the Roman Republic?

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To advise magistrates and control public finances.

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What is a maniple in the context of the Roman army?

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A tactical unit of soldiers.

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What was the purpose of the Roman Forum?

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It served as a public space for political, social, and economic activities.