Unit 4-10: The Roman Republic

Which form of government did Rome adopt in 509 BCE?

• A dictatorship

• An oligarchy

• A democracy

• A republic

What was a plebeian?

• A wealthy, powerful citizen who had a say in the government

• A common citizen, such as a peasant or craftsman

• Plebeians don't actually exist.

What was a patrician?

• A wealthy, powerful citizen who had a say in the government.

• A common citizen, such as a peasant or craftsman.

• Patricians don't exist either.

How was the Roman Republic divided up?

• A dictator had all the power

• A president, Congress, and judiciary much like the US

• Into three branches (legislative, executive, judicial)

Who was at the top of the government within the Roman Republic?

• Senators

• Primaries

• Consuls

• The king

What language did the Romans speak?

• English

• Hebrew

• Latin

• Roman

What means to refuse consent?

• Plebian

• Patrician

• Veto

• Consul

Who were Roman soldiers?

• Latifundia

• Legionnaires

• Legion

• Publican

Who were a division of Roman soldiers?

• Latifundia

• Legionnaires

• Legion

• Publican

Roman officials elected to protect the lower class were ...

• Latifundia

• Tribune

• Republic

• Publican