Ancient Rome

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What were wealthy landowners called who made up Rome's ruling class?

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Patricians

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What commoners such as artisans, shopkeepers, and owners of small farms were called?

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Pleblians

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In what way did plebeians not have the same rights as patricians? Options: Could not veto laws and could not own a slave, Could not marry patricians and could not serve in a government office, Could not veto laws and could not own land, Could not work with a patrician and could not borrow money

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Could not marry patricians and could not serve in a government office

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What were the two top officials in the Roman government chosen to serve one year? Options: Consuls, Praetors, Tribunes, Senators

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Consuls

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What does a consul's right to reject each other's decisions called?

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Veto

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Rome's most important legislative or law-making body of 300 Patrician men was called the

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Senate

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Why did the Plebeians think they should have equal rights?

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They fought in the army and paid taxes.

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The complex structure of Roman government to limit the power of any one group or persons is called a system of

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Checks and balances

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Who made himself dictator for life and was seen as a hero to the plebeians because he gave them land & food, but was power-hungry to the patricians?

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Julius Caesar

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What was the name for the large, open, market in the center of town?

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