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What was the Struggle of the Orders?
When did the Struggle of the Orders take place?
509-287 BCE
What was the first secession?
Plebeians threatened to establish their own city.
In what year did the first secession occur?
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What is a Tribune?
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What is the term length for a Tribune?
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What did Tribunes do?
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What authority does a Tribune have?
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What is the Concilium Plebis?
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How did the Tribune call the Concilium Plebis?
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What is a Plebiscite?
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When were the Twelve Tables established?
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What were the Twelve Tables?
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Why were the Twelve Tables important?
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What did the Canuleian Law allow?
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What did the Licinian-Sextian Laws establish?
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What did the Hortensian Law state?
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What is a Timocracy?
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Study Notes
Struggle of the Orders
- A significant social conflict in ancient Rome between patricians (aristocrats) and plebeians (commoners).
- Plebeians sought political representation and measures to prevent patrician dominance.
- The conflict lasted from 509 BCE to 287 BCE.
First Secession
- Occurred in 494 BCE when plebeians threatened to form their own city due to grievances against patricians.
- The secession was critical as plebeians were essential for military service, highlighting their importance in society.
Tribune
- An office held by a plebeian of free birth, established to protect plebeians' rights.
- Terms lasted for one year, allowing for direct representation.
- Tribunes had the authority to safeguard plebeians from unlawful actions and could veto harmful legislation.
Concilium Plebis
- An assembly of plebeians led by the Tribune.
- The Tribune could convene this assembly, where votes were cast via yay or nay.
Plebiscite
- A direct vote by the electorate on a specific proposal or law.
- Served as a mechanism for plebeians to express their political will.
Twelve Tables
- Introduced around 450 BCE, this was Rome's first set of codified laws.
- Made laws publicly accessible, ensuring transparency and fairness.
Canuleian Law
- Legislation permitting intermarriage between plebeians and patricians, promoting social integration.
Licinian-Sextian Laws
- Enacted in 367 BCE, these laws permitted one of the two consuls to be a plebeian, marking a significant shift towards inclusion in governance.
Hortensian Law
- Established in 287 BCE, this law mandated that decisions made by the plebeian assembly (plebiscites) were binding on patricians as well, further solidifying plebeian power and creating a more unified Republic.
Timocracy
- A governmental system where only individuals with wealth could participate in governance, as public offices were not compensated.
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Explore the significant social conflict between the patricians and plebeians in Ancient Rome through this quiz. Understand the key events, such as the first secession and the timeline from 509-287 BCE. Test your knowledge on the demands of plebeians for political representation and their struggle against patrician power.
