Rise of the Roman Republic

Around (a)   B.C.E., the Romans overthrew the Etruscans and created a republic.

Who ruled early Rome from northern Italy ?

(a)  

A (a)   is a form of government in which leaders are elected to represent the people.

one of two chief leaders in Rome

• Constitution

• Consul

• patrician

• plebeian

• Senate

What was a plebeian?

• A wealthy, powerful citizen who had a say in the government

• A common citizen, such as a peasant or craftsman

• Plebeians don't actually exist.

What was a patrician?

• A wealthy, powerful citizen who had a say in the government.

• A common citizen, such as a peasant or craftsman.

• Patricians don't exist either.

How were plebeians limited in the Roman government?

• They were not able to be consuls

• They were not allowed to vote

• They could not be in the Legislature

• Patricians continued to hold most of the power

Wealthy landowners. They made up the ruling class, could vote, had to pay taxes, and serve in the army

• Plebeians

• Patricians

• Consuls

• Tribunes

Who first ruled early Rome?

• Etruscan kings

• military consuls

• Roman senators

• plebeian assemblies

The artisan and craftsman's class. They could vote, had to pay taxes, and serve in the army. Made up 90% of population

• Plebeians

• Patricians

• Consuls

• Tribunes