Rise of the Roman Republic Timeline

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Who was the last king of Rome before the Roman Republic was proclaimed?

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Tarquin the Proud

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In 494 BCE, Plebeians rebelled against the patricians over their burden of ______ and lack of political rights.

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debt.

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What was the significance of the law passed by the Tribal Assembly in 287 BCE that made all new laws passed by the Plebeian Council binding for the Senate and all patricians?

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It ensured that everyone had to follow the law.

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What was the main purpose of the Elected Magistrates and Consuls in the Roman Republic?

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Directed the military and government

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Fill in the blank: The Senate in the Roman Republic was composed of 300 former magistrates selected by the most ________ magistrates.

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powerful

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What are the three elements of the Roman constitution according to Polybius?

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Consuls, Senate, Assemblies

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The Roman constitution is described as having elements of aristocracy, democracy, and ________.

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despotism