Geogrogy
This river helped Rome trade, travel, and get water.
Tiber River
This type of government allows citizens to choose representatives.
Romans
Rome had this many Consuls at one time.
Two
The common people of Rome were called these.
Plebeians
Rome's first written laws were called this.
Twelve Tables
This mountain range protected Rome from enemies to the north.
Alps
Romans removed their last king in this year.
509 B.C.
These officials served as judges.
Praetors
This event happened when Plebeians stopped working and left Rome.
Conflict of Orders (The Big Walkout)
Writing laws down is called this vocabulary word.
Codification
Italy is often described as being shaped like this.
Boot
This social class consisted of wealthy landowners.
This group of about 300 men advised Roman leaders.
The Plebeians walked out because they wanted more of this.
Power or Rights
This Roman legal idea means a person is considered innocent until evidence proves otherwise.
Innocent Until Proven Guilty
These people taught Romans how to farm grapes and olives and shared their alphabet.
Greeks
This social class included farmers, workers, and shopkeepers.
Plebeians
A Consul could do this to stop another Consul's decision.
Veto (say "no")
How long did Plebeians struggle for more rights?
200 years
The Law of Nations created rules about these two things.
Name two ways geography helped Rome become powerful.
Tiber River, Seven Hills, Fertile Soil, Alps Mountains
Why did Romans dislike kings?
Because they feared one person having too much power.
Why did Rome have two Consuls instead of one?
To prevent one person from becoming too powerful.
What was the biggest result of the Plebeians' protest?
Patricians had to share power and create written laws.
Why were the Twelve Tables important?
Everyone could see the laws, and wealthy leaders could no longer change them secretly.