Ancient Roman Republic Flashcard

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What is the term for a form of government in which power is in the hands of representatives and leaders are elected by the citizens?

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Republic

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What is the term for the wealthy landowners who held most of the power in the early Roman Republic?

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Patricians

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What is the term for the common farmers, artisans, and merchants who made up the majority of the population in the Roman Republic?

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Plebeians

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What is the term for former slaves who had been freed?

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Freedmen

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What is the term for people who were considered property and had no rights?

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Slaves

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What is the term for the different levels of society in the Roman Republic based on wealth, power, and social status?

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Social Classes

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What is the term for officials elected to protect the rights of the plebeians from unfair acts of patrician officials?

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Tribunes

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What is the term for government officials who were chosen to interpret the law and serve as judges?

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Magistrates

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What is the term for the two most powerful officials in the Roman Republic?

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Consuls

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What is the term for government officials who were responsible for the administration of civil and criminal justice?

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Magistrates