Vocab 1
What was the forum
What was
An open area in a Roman city filled with public
buildings
Definition of republic
What is
Form of government in which citizens have the right
to vote and elect officials
What what the Assembly's role
What was elected officials and passed laws
How did Rome gain power over the other peoples of the Italian peninsula? Name two
What was... through diplomacy
and
through peace treaties
Why was Rome’s location an advantage?
What was Enemies were unable to attack the country due to the Tiber River and the seven hills.
definition of veto
What was
to stop or cancel the the action of a government
official or body
Definition of magistrate
What is
government official who enforces the law
What was the Magistrates role?
What was had great power, almost like a monarch
Which statements describe the lives of common citizens in Roman society? Name two
What was...
lived in cramped apartments in shabby buildings in Rome and
tenant farmers rented land from wealthy landowners
What was considered the main role of Roman women?
What is bearing children
definition of empire
What was State containing several countries or territories
definition of minority
What is
less than half of a population
What was the senate's role
What was controlled foreign policy
Which statements describe religion in the Roman republic? Name two
What was ...
government officials as priests
and
supported by the government
What was something that both wealthy and poor Romans had in common?
What was worshipping the Roman gods
Definiton of constitution
What was
A system of basic rules and principles by which a
government is organized
Definition of province
What is
Territory that is under the control of a larger country
What is the value of MCCXLIII
What is 1243
the value of XIV
What is 14
What does the U.S. government share in common with the ancient government of the Roman republic?
What is separation of powers
definition of toga
what was
clothing that citizens of Rome wore
definition of maniple
What was Military unit within a Roman legion, 60-120 soldiers
What is the value of DXX
What is 520
The value of CXCV
What was 195
How would you describe Rome’s government during the republic? Name two
What was...it had democratic elements and
It worked like an oligarchy.