Rome vs. US
How is voting different in Ancient Rome from the US?
In Ancient Rome, only adult male citizens could vote. In the US, anyone over 18 can vote.
True or False: Slaves had to participate in civic duties.
False. Slaves were not citizens, so they weren’t even allowed to participate in the civic duties, much less required to.
True or False: Romans could vote for representatives.
True. This is the same for the US.
Who could serve in ancient Rome’s military?
Only men.
The ancient Romans were expected to _____, participate in ________, and sometimes hold ________.
vote, the military, political office
What is one way the US and Ancient Rome is similar that has to do with the military?
US and ancient Roman citizens were able to join the military.
How is holding political office different for the US and ancient Rome?
It is different because in ancient Rome, holding political office office is restricted by social class, but not in the US.
Correct this sentence: (2 corrections) Women were allowed to vote, so they were usually seen around political buildings.
Women were not allowed to vote, so they were usually seen around their homes.
Can Roman citizens hold in political office? Explain how your answer is similar of different from the US’s rules.
Yes, they can. The US’s rules are similar in this aspect because both US citizens and ancient Roman citizens could hold political office.