1. Why did Rome became a republic?
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The established monarchy wasn’t powerful enough.
The king's broad powers allowed him to mistreat his people.
The poor formed a rebellion against the aristocrats.
The aristocrats misused their power.
Common Citizens:
Lived in cramped apartments, in shabby buildings in Rome and Rented land from wealthy landowners.
Enslaved People:
Worked Dangerous jobs in mines and were Servants to wealthy Romans.
The aristocrats misused their power.
are you sure
Yes, I am sure. The aristocrats in ancient Rome had become corrupt and used their power for their own benefit, which led to social and economic conflicts. Therefore, the people of Rome demanded a fair and just system of government, which led to the establishment of a republic.
would there be any other answer?
Yes, another reason for the establishment of the Roman Republic was the increased size and expansion of Rome. As Rome expanded, it became more difficult for a single monarch to effectively rule such a large and diverse empire. Therefore, the Romans established a republic where power was shared among many officials, making it easier to govern such a large territory.
2. Which of the following measures best demonstrates the Romans’ fear of officials gaining too much powers?
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tradition of the Race of Honors
use of togas
limitis on time in office
division of patricians and plebeians
Limitis on time in office demonstrates the Romans’ fear of officials gaining too much power. The Romans established term limits for officials to prevent them from becoming too powerful and abusing their positions. Officials could only serve a certain amount of time in office and were then required to step down and allow new officials to take their place. This system ensured that power was not concentrated in the hands of a few individuals.
3. Describe the lives of common citizens and enslaved people in Roman society. (Check two boxes for each group of people)
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Lived in cramped apartments, in shabby buildings in Rome Worked Dangerous jobs in mines Servants to wealthy Romans Rented land from wealthy landowners
Common Citizens
Enslaved People
4. Why were tribunes of the plebs so powerful in Roman government?
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They protected the name of patricians.
They judged important cases
They served as leaders in times of emergency.
They could veto any law or action of a magistrate