M.10 L.2 Roman Republic

How did the Roman Republic make sure laws were carried out?

• by using patricians to advise the Senate

• by allowing magistrates to serve for one year

• by forcing tribunes to use a veto and majority rule

• by electing two consuls to lead the army and run the city

Why did officials display the Twelve Tables in the Roman Forum?

• Romans would know the laws they needed to follow.

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    Romans could debate the meaning of new laws.

• Romans would understand their duties as citizens.

• Romans could elect new magistrates.

The Twelve Tables were__________________so that Romans knew their laws and the punishments for breaking them.

• kept secret

• written down

• taught in schools

• made by patricians

Why were slaves important to ancient Rome?

• They helped write laws.

• They served in the army.

• They provided much of the labor force.

• They made up over half of the population.

________________were important in ancient Rome because they served a number of roles in construction, agriculture, and industry.

• Children

• Foreigners

• Slaves

• Women

What happened as a result of Rome successfully defending itself from the attacks of neighboring peoples?

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    Rome took over their lands.

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    Rome reorganized its army.

• Rome paid them to stay away.

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    Rome gained new trading partners.

The Roman Republic grew early in its history by defeating attacking armies from_________________ and taking over their lands

• France

• Greece

• Italy

• Spain

How did Rome win the Second Punic War?

• by destroying Carthage and enslaving its people

• by attacking Carthage’s allies in Spain and Gaul

• by attacking Carthage and forcing Hannibal away from Italy

• by wearing down Carthage’s forces and taking over Sicily

Between 264 BC and the 140s BC, Rome fought _____________in the Punic Wars and gained control of the western Mediterranean as a result.

• Carthage

• Gaul

• Greece

• Spain

Elaborate   How did citizens fulfill their civic duty in the Roman Republic? Pick two examples.

• Voting

• Serve in the army

• Hold public office