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Social Classes of Rome
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Who were the wealthiest social class of Rome, making up only 5% of Rome's total population?

Patricians

100

True or False: The Patricians rebel against the Etruscan Kings and their Monarchy in 509 BCE.

True: 509 BCE

100

How are the Roman Republic and the United States similar?

The United States and Rome held elections every 4 years.

100

Which Greek City State loved their military?

Sparta

100

Alexander the Great was not from Greece, where was he originally from?

Macedonia

200

Who were the lower social class of Rome, usually the poorer people and made up 95% of Rome's total population?

Plebeians

200

True or False: The Patricians rebelled against the Etruscans to benefit ALL Romans. 

False. They wanted to benefit Patricians, they did not want or intend for Plebians to gain more rights.

200

Plebian rebellion efforts were called the Conflict of _____.

Orders

200

Which Greek City State loved knowledge?

Athens

200

Alexander was nicknamed what because of his legacy?

Alexander the Great!

300

Patricians controlled what in Rome through their jobs?

land, military, religion and government after Patrician rebellion

300

True or False: Plebeians rebelled because they wanted Etruscans rule back.

False. Plebians rebelled because they wanted more representation in government, and for the Patricians to write down the laws of Rome. 

300
What did Roman's call there written laws after the Plebian Rebellion?

Twelve Tables

300
Which Greek City State made BOTH young boys and girls complete physical training as the main focus of their education?

Sparta

400

Plebians were forced to serve in what?

The army

400

True or False: Before the Twelve Tables, Roman Laws were not written down.

True. This was one of the main issues causing problems between the Patricians and the Plebeians in the new Republic.
400

What is the order of Roman governments? (Hint: Roman History is a MR.E!)

Monarchy, Republic, Empire

400
Which Greek City State loved the Goddess Athena and worshipped her?

Athens

400

What finally killed Alexander the Great?

(supposedly) a mosquito born illness

500

Which of Rome's social classes rebelled against the Etruscan Kings to get rid of the Monarchy and establish a Republic?

Patricians

500

True or False: The Twelve Tables provided Plebians with more rights.

True. However, historians still debate just how much rights were gained, whether it was a little or a lot.

500

How are Rome's Republic and Athen's Democracy similar?

citizens have the right to vote

500

What rich and well developed area did Alexander set out to conquer after successfully conquering Greece?

Persia