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What was the main reason behind the Roman people’s decision to establish a republic?
What was the main reason behind the Roman people’s decision to establish a republic?
- Foreign invaders threatened to overthrow the Roman monarchy.
- The Roman people wanted to have a more centralized form of government.
- The Roman army refused to follow the orders of the king.
- The kings had become unpopular due to their oppressive and corrupt behavior. (correct)
Which individual played a key role in leading the Romans to exile Tarquin the Proud?
Which individual played a key role in leading the Romans to exile Tarquin the Proud?
- Tarquin's eldest son
- Lucretia's widowed husband (correct)
- Julius Caesar
- Aristotle
What concept was at the core of the reforms that transformed the old Roman monarchy into a republic?
What concept was at the core of the reforms that transformed the old Roman monarchy into a republic?
- Totalitarianism
- Absolute monarchy
- Feudalism
- Checks and balances (correct)
What term best describes the meaning of 'Republic' in the context of ancient Rome?
What term best describes the meaning of 'Republic' in the context of ancient Rome?
Which group within the Roman Republic was responsible for ensuring that every official was held accountable to the public and the state?
Which group within the Roman Republic was responsible for ensuring that every official was held accountable to the public and the state?
What did Romans want to avoid by implementing checks and balances within their government?
What did Romans want to avoid by implementing checks and balances within their government?
Why did the Romans decide to replace their king with two consuls?
Why did the Romans decide to replace their king with two consuls?
What issue did the Romans face regarding leadership and decision-making?
What issue did the Romans face regarding leadership and decision-making?
What was the main concern that motivated the reforms of the Roman Republic?
What was the main concern that motivated the reforms of the Roman Republic?
Why did the Romans introduce a system where one consul could veto the other?
Why did the Romans introduce a system where one consul could veto the other?
What was the term limit imposed on each consul in ancient Rome?
What was the term limit imposed on each consul in ancient Rome?
Which aspect of leadership during war influenced the Roman decision to have two consuls?
Which aspect of leadership during war influenced the Roman decision to have two consuls?
