Twelve Tables
Government
Patricians/Plebeians
Class Conflict
Mystery
100

“If a man summons another to court, he shall go. If the man summoned does not go, the one summoning shall take witnesses and then take him by force. A person of higher class shall not marry one of lower class.” What were the 12 Tables? 

What is Rome's written code of laws

100

Who was able to be a Roman citizen?

What is male landowners 15+

100

Who were the Plebeians in Roman society? 

What is the lower-class in Rome (under the Patricians, and above the slaves) the common people

100

“The plebeians, weighed down by debt, withdrew from the city and said they would no longer serve in war unless they gained justice. The Senate feared losing the army and agreed to new laws to protect them.” Why did the Plebeians leave the city?

What is they were protesting debt and unfair treatment. 

100

Where did Roman slaves fight each other in a UFC style battle (with weapons) for the entertainment of the rich and powerful?

What is the Colosseum. 

200

“If a man summons another to court, he shall go. If the man summoned does not go, the one summoning shall take witnesses and then take him by force. A person of higher class shall not marry one of lower class.” How might these laws affect Plebeians in Roman society? 

What is they limited plebeians’ power by favoring the wealthy class.

200

"Two consuls, Rome’s highest officials, shared leadership equally and could veto each other’s decisions." What does the image/caption suggest about the role of consuls in the Roman Republic?

What is power was shared to prevent one person from ruling alone.

200

Who were the patricians in Roman society?

What is the upper-class of Roman society

200

Plebeians march out of Rome to protest unfair treatment by patricians. How does this image show the clash between social classes in Rome?

What is the plebeians were peacefully protesting for fair treatment.
200

What NBA player has the most career assists all-time?

Who is John Stockton.

300

“If a man summons another to court, he shall go. If the man summoned does not go, the one summoning shall take witnesses and then take him by force. A person of higher class shall not marry one of lower class.” Why did the Romans decide to write down their laws

What is so that everyone would know the rules and they couldn't be changed
300

Who elected the consuls? 

What is Roman citizens

300

What types of jobs did the plebeians have? 

What is manual labor, farming, etc.

300

What was the relationship like between the Plebeians and Patricians?

The plebeians had less power initially and had to protest to get more.

300

Who was the shortest serving president in American history?

William Henry Harrison (31 days)

400

“If a man summons another to court, he shall go. If the man summoned does not go, the one summoning shall take witnesses and then take him by force. A person of higher class shall not marry one of lower class.” Why were the 12 tables important

What is they made laws public and applied to all citizens

400

What might happen if there was only one consul?

What is absolute power or monarchy 

400

How were the Plebeians treated differently from the Patricians?

What is fewer political rights?

400

“The plebeians, weighed down by debt, withdrew from the city and said they would no longer serve in war unless they gained justice. The Senate feared losing the army and agreed to new laws to protect them.” What conclusion can you draw about the result of the plebeians’ protest?

What is the plebeians gained more political rights.

400

Who did the Romans fight in the Punic Wars?

What is Carthage.

500

“If a man summons another to court, he shall go. If the man summoned does not go, the one summoning shall take witnesses and then take him by force. A person of higher class shall not marry one of lower class.” What Roman values do these laws show

What is the Romans valued order and the rule of law.

500

"Two consuls, Rome’s highest officials, shared leadership equally and could veto each other’s decisions." What ideas does the image/caption show about the Roman government?

What is the Romans valued shared power and/or checks and balances were used to limit power.

500

How did class divisions shape Roman life?

Patricians lived in wealth and had power while plebeians had limited rights and worked harder jobs

500

Why was the Roman Republic not a true democracy?

What is only male citizens could vote; women and slaves were excluded.

500

What was the longest lasting war in history?

The Reconquista (781 years)

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