Chap 11 Sect 1.3-1.4

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19 questions
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Vocab Match!

Draggable itemCorresponding Item
consuls
citizens vote for their leaders
patrician
wealthy landowners
dictator
poorer farmers and craftsmen
tribunes
plebeian-elected representatives
republic
bronze tablets with laws that protected all Roman citizens from injustice
veto
two leaders that had the authority of a king but for only one year
Senate
reject
plebeian
elected judicial officers
Cicero
one of Rome's most brilliant speakers
Twelve Tables
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
Senate
patricians
dictator
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In this painting, _______ delivers a speech before the Senate.
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  • led the government and army
  • advised the consuls
  • applied the laws
  • Senate
  • made the laws
  • 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.
1

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 plebeians revolt
  2. Julius Caesar becomes dictator of Rome
  3. The Senate is founded
1

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)