Chap 11 Sect 1.3-1.4

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19 questions
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Vocab Match!

Draggable itemCorresponding Item
plebeian
citizens vote for their leaders
Cicero
wealthy landowners
tribunes
poorer farmers and craftsmen
republic
plebeian-elected representatives
Twelve Tables
bronze tablets with laws that protected all Roman citizens from injustice
patrician
two leaders that had the authority of a king but for only one year
dictator
reject
veto
elected judicial officers
consuls
one of Rome's most brilliant speakers
Senate
given complete control in times of crisis but were expected to give up power after danger had passed
4

Match the Romans with their likely titles.

Draggable itemCorresponding Item
plebeians
patricians
dictator
Senate
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In this painting, _______ delivers a speech before the Senate.
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  • applied the laws
  • Senate
  • advised the consuls
  • made the laws
  • led the government and army
  • Executive Brance
  • Legislative Branch
  • Judicial Branch
1

How did the Romans prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful?

3

What could be found at the Forum?

2
The _______ , dedicated to one of Rome’s most important gods, became the _______ , holding the growing riches of the republic.
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The oldest and most powerful branch was the _______ .
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The second branch of the government was the _______.
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The Forum began as a simple outdoor _______.
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The third branch was made up of two _______ who were elected by the _______ but did what the _______ wanted them to do.
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Why would the Senate appoint a dictator?

1

What symbolized the end of the Roman Republic?

1

Which choice best describes the Roman Republic?

1

If the Roman government wanted to spend money building new roads, who would have to approve the funds?

1

Place the following events in chronological order.

  1. The Senate is founded
  2. The plebeians revolt
  3. Julius Caesar becomes dictator of Rome
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How was the Roman government different before the Twelve Tables were created?

1

What was the main difference between the Senate and the Assembly?

5

How are the United States and the Roman Republic alike? (Write a complete paragraph)