Vocabulary
A political system in which people elect leaders to govern them.
Republic
The common people of ancient Rome
Plebeians
The two most powerful officials in Rome.
Consuls
How did Rome's geography make it an ideal place for people to settle down and create a city (3 reasons)?
1)Rome's geography was ideal for settlement due to its location on the Italian peninsula near the river, providing fresh water and fertile land.
2) the surrounding hill offered natural defensive advantages.
3)Its central position facilitated trade and communication.
A ruler who has almost absolute power.
Dictator
The nobility in Roman society.
Paricians
Senate
How did the early Roman Republic change over time? How did it change from when it was first created and how did it become "more democratic"?
1) The early Roman Republic significantly changed over time by becoming more democratic as the plebeian class gradually gained political power and achieved the right to hold public office.
2)The Senate was initially dominated by the aristocratic patrician class. This shift occurred due to the "Conflict of Orders" where plebeians fought for greater representation and rights within the government.
The language of the Romans
Latin
To reject or prohibit actions and laws of other government officials.
Veto
A system that balances the distribution of power in a government
Checks and Balances.
A Roman public meeting place
Forum
Rome's first written law code was produced on _________. They were displayed in the forum.
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