Ancient Greece & Rome
What was the role of the dictator in ancient Rome?
to defend the city from invaders; only for 6 months at a time
Laws were first proposed by the Senate, then approved by the magistrates, and then ratified by assemblies -- this is called _________________?
checks and balances
How did the Roman government itself contribute to the fall of Rome?
Its officials were corrupt.
What were the three branches of the Roman Republic?
Legislative, Executive, and Judicial
Who had the MOST political power in ancient Sparta?
the two kings
The Twelve Tables were written down so the Romans knew the laws -- this is called ____________?
rule of law
Why did the Roman Empire conquer other territories?
to tax people and raise money, to gain access to resources such as gold and silver, and to prevent neighboring people from invading
Who were the heads of the Executive Branch in the Roman Republic?
the two consuls, elected for only 1 year terms.
Who was allowed to participate in the ancient Athenian democracy?
All (Male, landowning) citizens had the right to participate in the assembly and controlled politics in Athens.
Tribunes voted together to decide what the Roman government would do -- this is called ____________?
majority rule
What is a legendary origin story of the city of Rome that involves the name of the city?
Romulus and Remes, twins, were raised by a she-wolf. When they are grown, they battle over who will name the city they found - Romulus wins.
What were the social class of ancient Rome and how did they connect to the government of Rome?
The patricians were the upper-class, and they made up the 300 members of the Senate. The plebeians were the majority of the population (farmers, merchants, artisans, traders) and they could participate in the Tribunal Assembly. Then there were slaves, and they were not allowed to participate in the government in any way.
Who is known as the father of democracy?
Cleisthenes
Roman citizens voted and held public office to help Rome and make sure it prospered -- this is called ____________?
civic duty
What is a legendary origin story of the city of Rome that involves the Greeks?
Aeneas, the legendary Trojan warrior, fled Troy at the end of the Trojan war and created an alliance with the Latins, and become the first kings of Rome.
What were the Twelve Tables?