The Republic
What did magistrates do?
Enforce the laws
What were enslaved people's lives like in Rome?
Served wealthy Romans and sometimes worked dangerous jobs in mines.
Why did Rome become a Republic?
The King had too much power and mistreated people.
Women can vote
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How did power of military leaders bring about the end of the republic?
Soldiers were more loyal to military than to the republic
What did assemblies do?
Passed laws and elect magistrates
What male duty was important in Roman society?
Continuing the family name through having sons
What was a result of Rome having a less rugged landscape than Greece?
Rome was able to unify the whole peninsula!
Had checks and balances?
Both!
How did Augustus change the government of Rome?
He took away the powers of the Senate!
Assemblies of citizens who elect officials and pass laws are an example of what?
Democratic features of the Roman government.
Where did the wealthy live and where did the poor live?
Wealthy lived in villas and poor lived in urban areas.
What did the Senate do?
Make foreign policy
Had a written Constitution
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What did Caesar do when he was in control?
Helped the poor and created jobs building roads and bridges.
Limited the amount of time in office!
Why did Roman citizens have to pay taxes, serve in the military and serve as jurors?
Civic duty was important!
Why did Romans believe that Rome was successful?
Because Romans pleased the gods
Senators were appointed for life
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Why was Rome able to expand
Maniple was a flexible military unit, Roman soldiers built roads and bridges, Rome gave citizenship to allies.
Why were the tribunes of plebs so powerful?
They could veto a law or action of a magistrate.
What rights did women have in Rome that they didn't have in Greece?
They could own property, participate in religious rituals and divorce their husbands!
How did the Greek and Etruscan cultures influence the Roman Republic?
Greek: Athens inspired democracy and myths and legends
Etruscans: Alphabet, religion, and architecture
Has the veto
Both!
Why did the Roman Republic fall?