Topic 7 lesson 2
How was a tribune of the plebs like an American president?
Both have the power to veto laws
How is the direct democracy in the Roman republic different from representative democracy in the United States?
In Ancient Rome, Roman democracy, citizens voted directly on laws. In American representative democracy citizens elect representatives who vote on laws.
Could Roman woman own property?
Yes women could own property in the Roman Empire
What were three important influences on roman religion? Which do you feel was the most powerful and why?
Greek culture eutruscan culture Latin tradition. Greek had the most influence on Roman religion
What is the constitution? Did the Roman’s write theirs down?
A constitution gives rules to organize the government. No, the Roman constitution was not written
What do you think America's founders thought of the Roman republic?
They admired it and modeled the government on it.
Were the majority of Roman’s rich or poor?
Most Roman’s are poor
Like other societies Rome had a strict social order. On the diagram below classify the social order of the Roman society.
Top: wealthy citizens Office holders rich business leaders and large landowners
Middle: tenant farmers: Day labors, shop keepers, poor citizens
Bottom: enslaved people Farmers, workers, miners, servants, tutors.
What was a toga a symbol of
A toga is a symbol of Roman citizens
What class of people owned villas?
The wealthy class owned villas
Could slaves become free if so how?
Yes they could be free as a reward or save up to buy their freedom.
What do magistrates do?
Magistrates enforce laws
Who was the patriarchal of a Roman family.
The oldest man in Roman family
Why did the Roman’s sacrifice to their gods?
They believe that sacrifices would make the gods happy.
In what ways were the tribunes of the plebs especially powerful?
The tribunes could veto any law or action of a magistrate.
How might a wealthy Roman view the growth of Roman power differently from a slave?
The wealthy Roman viewed the power as positive while a save might expect it to lead to more slavery
In what way was Roman patriarchal society?
Men ruled their families and in heritage was passed down through the male lines.