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Who ruled over Rome before the Roman Republic was established?
Who ruled over Rome before the Roman Republic was established?
- Roman Assemblies
- Etruscan kings (correct)
- Wealthy Roman citizens
- Roman consuls
What event led to the establishment of the Roman Republic in 509 BCE?
What event led to the establishment of the Roman Republic in 509 BCE?
- The formation of the Roman Assemblies
- The deposition of the Etruscan king (correct)
- The election of Roman consuls
- A revolt by the wealthy citizens
Who was one of the key figures in leading the Romans to depose the Etruscan king in 509 BCE?
Who was one of the key figures in leading the Romans to depose the Etruscan king in 509 BCE?
- Lucius Tarquinius Superbus
- The wealthy citizens
- The Roman Assemblies
- Lucius Junius Brutus (correct)
What role did the Assemblies have in the Roman Republic?
What role did the Assemblies have in the Roman Republic?
How did the Romans prevent a ruler from having too much power in the Roman Republic?
How did the Romans prevent a ruler from having too much power in the Roman Republic?
What was the primary reason for the establishment of the Roman Republic in 509 BCE?
What was the primary reason for the establishment of the Roman Republic in 509 BCE?
What governmental system replaced the rule of Etruscan kings in Rome?
What governmental system replaced the rule of Etruscan kings in Rome?
What was the key reason behind the Roman Republic's military success?
What was the key reason behind the Roman Republic's military success?
What was a significant difference between the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire?
What was a significant difference between the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire?
Who were the only people allowed to lead in the Roman Republic's government?
Who were the only people allowed to lead in the Roman Republic's government?
What was the role of Consuls in the Roman Republic government?
What was the role of Consuls in the Roman Republic government?
Which assembly in the Roman Republic consisted of ordinary citizens or plebeians?
Which assembly in the Roman Republic consisted of ordinary citizens or plebeians?
What was a unique feature of Rome's treatment towards conquered territories?
What was a unique feature of Rome's treatment towards conquered territories?
Who became Rome's first emperor and changed the government from a Republic to an Empire?
Who became Rome's first emperor and changed the government from a Republic to an Empire?
Why did wealthy Roman men form the majority of Rome's military?
Why did wealthy Roman men form the majority of Rome's military?
