Daily Life
Who were citizens?
Men, patricians and plebeians.
What is representative democracy?
Where citizens vote for individuals to represent them in the government.
What were the four disadvantages Non-citizens faced?
No voting power; Couldn't be leaders; Had little legal rights; Didn't have the same opportunities.
What happened when Rome started conquering more lands?
Trade increased, roads and ports were built, Rome became very wealthy and powerful.
What is a rigged election?
When rich and powerful families make sure their friends and families win elections.
Who were Non-Citizens?
Women, Slaves, Freemen, Foreigners.
What was the Senate, and what did it do?
A council of 300 citizens who served for life. They gave advice to the Consuls, managed finances and dealt with other countries.
What were the issues that were faced in the Republic due to frequent voting.
Lack of stability; Constant state of competition; Corruption;
Why did unemployed people move to Rome?
Free bread and entertainment.
What is voter manipulation?
When voters are persuaded and made to vote a certain way.
What did an Artisan do?
Create things, such as shoemakers, artists, blacksmiths.
What were assemblies?
Various citizens that had the power to vote on laws, elect officials and make other decisions.
Because of the lack of stability, what couldn't be achieved?
Long term decisions and bigger projects.
Name 5 of the skilled jobs that Slaves could have.
Teachers, tutors and scribes.
Medical Workers
Artists and Craftsmen
Engineers and Architects
Accountants and Secretaries
Performers
Gladiators
Leaders were chosen for their?
Money instead of their abilities.
Who were the members of the 300 member group in the government?
What are Checks and Balances?
Different branches keep an eye on the other branches to make sure no one over steps their boundaries or becomes too powerful.
What is corruption?
When people do dishonest things, to get power or money.
Could slaves buy their freedom?
Yes, by earning wages.
What did some plebeians face during an election? (Think about what leaders would do)
Street gangs would be hired to intimidate their rivals, break up political meetings and scare voters.
Consuls.
Who were the Tribunes?
Officials elected by the Plebeians to represent them.
Which of the Magistrates were chosen once a year?
Consuls, Tribunes, Praetors and Aediles.
What happened to the small farms that were abandonded when the owners went to war?
Wealthy landowners bought them and used slave labour to work the farm.
Money or other goods that were traded for certain things to happen, people to vote for others, etc.