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100
These were the legendary brothers that supposedly played a large part of Rome's founding.
Romulus and Remus
100
Early Rome was rule primarily by what type of governments?
Mostly monarchical kingdoms.
100
Name the two major eras that Roman history is divided into.
Roman Republic Era and the Roman Empire Era
100
This is the name given to the wealthy land-owning elite in Roman society
Patricians
100
What was the name of the Legislative arm of the Roman government? What were their responsibilities? How many of them were there at any given time and how long did they serve?
The Roman Senate. They managed foreign policy, proposed and recommended laws, approved treaties, appointed provincial governors, elected consuls, chose temporary dictators. There were 300 senators, life terms.
200
The brothers who founded Rome built the city on the banks of this Italian river.
River Tiber
200
Name three clans that were present in the Early Roman Era
Latins, Etruscans, Sabines. Also acceptable: Ubrians, Samnites, Oscans
200
Define Republic
A system of government limited by rule of law rather than mob rule.
200
These are the class of Roman commoners, usually farmers, merchants, artisans, and traders.
Plebians
200
Why did the Roman senate have a system to install a dictator? What was the maximum time that a dictator was allowed to serve?
To take control of the government in a crisis or emergency. They were only able to serve for six months.
300
Who killed who when it came to naming Rome?
Romulus killed Remus.
300
Of all the clans of Early Rome, which one eventually grew to become dominant in culture and language?
The Latins
300
What type of Democracy was the Roman Republic?
Representative Democracy
300
This was the Roman middle class whose determined status was primarily property-based. They were generally Plebians who could afford horses, for example.
Equites
300
These were the leaders of the executive arm of the Roman government. How many were there? What was their job?
Consuls. Two consuls served at once. They made sure laws were being faithfully executed and worked with the senate to approve legislation.
400
The brothers who founded Rome were raised by this type of animal.
Wolf.
400
When the Latins finally overthrew the kingdom, which clan were they overtaking?
The Etruscans
400
Define Representative Democracy
A system of government where officials are chosen and elected by the people to represent their best interests.
400
Which Roman class held the most power and was most involved in government.
Patricians.
400
What were the two main jobs that the consuls could be elected by the Senate to become?
Dictator and Censor.
500
Rome is the capitol of what modern-day country?
Italy!
500
Why did the Latins overthrow the Etruscan kingship? What eventually happened as a result of this?
The Etruscan king's son raped the wife of Lucius, ending in her suicide. Lucius sought revenge and eventually overthrew the monarchy. This was the end of monarchical Rome and the beginnings of the Roman Republic.
500
What is mob rule? What is rule of law?
Mob rule is generally associated with direct democracy and usually requires simple majority vote to make decisions. Rule of law ensures protection of minorities to a certain extent via some mechanism, typically a constitution or set of laws.
500
In order for males to be citizens, what requirements did they need to fulfill?
1. Pay taxes 2. Compulsory service in the Roman military
500
What was the job of the censor?
To take the census, a body count of the population of Rome.