Government
What is a Republic?
A form of government in which power rests with citizens who have the right to vote for their leaders
Who were the three members of the First Triumvirate?
Caesar, Crassus, and Pompey.
What happens if you do not show up to court when called?
You can be taken to court by force.
Who is considered the king of the gods in Roman mythology?
Jupiter.
What were aqueducts used for in ancient Rome?
To transport water into cities.
What role did tribunes play in the Roman Republic?
Elected to protect plebeian interests and had veto power.
What event marked Caesar's crossing of the Rubicon?
A sign of war and treason.
What legal action can be taken if a neighbor's tree leans over your farm?
You may take legal action for the removal of that tree.
Which goddess is known as the protector of marriage?
Juno.
Why were roads important to the Roman Empire?
They facilitated trade and military movement.
What was the purpose of the Senate in the Roman Republic?
Law-makers with 300 members who proposed laws and had lifetime terms.
What happened to Pompey after he fled to Egypt?
He was defeated and killed by Caesar's men.
What was the punishment for giving false witness?
The guilty person would be hurled down from the Tarpeian Rock.
Who is the god of the sea in Roman mythology?
Neptune.
How did sanitation improve in Roman cities?
Through advanced plumbing and sewage systems.
How did plebeians gain access to high offices without using war?
Through reforms that allowed them to have representation and rights over time.
What was Caesar's title after returning to Rome?
Dictator for life.
What is prohibited regarding meetings in the city?
No person shall hold meetings by night in the city.
What is the Roman equivalent of the Greek goddess Athena?
Minerva.
What role did irrigation play in agriculture during the Roman Republic?
It helped in farming and increasing food production.
What were the Twelve Tables, and why were they significant?
Written laws established around 451 B.C.E. that protected the rights of all free citizens.
Who was responsible for Caesar's assassination and how many times was he stabbed?
Brutus and Cassius stabbed him 23 times.
Describe the law regarding marriages between plebeians and patricians.
Initially, marriages between them were not allowed, but this law changed over time.
Name the goddess associated with love and beauty in Roman mythology.
Venus.
How did education contribute to the Roman Republic’s success?
It provided citizens with knowledge for governance and public service.