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Who ruled over Rome before the formation of the Roman Republic?
Who ruled over Rome before the formation of the Roman Republic?
- Roman Consuls
- Etruscan kings (correct)
- Lucius Junius Brutus
- Roman Assemblies
What was the primary role of the Assemblies in the Roman Republic?
What was the primary role of the Assemblies in the Roman Republic?
- To rule over Rome
- To replace the Etruscan kings
- To represent the people of the city and decide on important issues (correct)
- To select the consuls
Who led the Romans in the revolt against the Etruscan monarch in 509 BCE?
Who led the Romans in the revolt against the Etruscan monarch in 509 BCE?
- Lucius Tarquinius Superbus
- One of the Roman Consuls
- Lucius Junius Brutus (correct)
- A group of wealthy citizens
What was the purpose of having two consuls in the Roman Republic?
What was the purpose of having two consuls in the Roman Republic?
How long did the consuls in the Roman Republic serve?
How long did the consuls in the Roman Republic serve?
What was the main reason the Roman Republic was a safe location?
What was the main reason the Roman Republic was a safe location?
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 main purpose of the Centuriate Assembly in the Roman Republic?
What was the main purpose of the Centuriate Assembly in the Roman Republic?
What was one of the key differences between the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire?
What was one of the key differences between the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire?
What was the requirement that Rome gave to the conquered kingdoms?
What was the requirement that Rome gave to the conquered kingdoms?
Flashcards
Who ruled Rome before the Republic?
Who ruled Rome before the Republic?
Etruscan kings ruled over Rome before the formation of the Roman Republic.
Assemblies' role in the Republic?
Assemblies' role in the Republic?
The Assemblies represented the Roman citizens and made decisions on important matters.
Leader of Rome's revolt?
Leader of Rome's revolt?
Lucius Junius Brutus led the revolt against the Etruscan king in 509 BCE.
Two Consuls' purpose?
Two Consuls' purpose?
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Consuls' term length?
Consuls' term length?
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Roman Republic's safety?
Roman Republic's safety?
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Who could lead in the Republic?
Who could lead in the Republic?
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Centuriate Assembly's Job?
Centuriate Assembly's Job?
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Republic vs. Empire difference?
Republic vs. Empire difference?
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Requirement for conquered kingdoms?
Requirement for conquered kingdoms?
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Study Notes
The Roman Republic
- Existed from 509 BCE to 27 BCE
- Replaced Etruscan kings who ruled Rome
- Established by wealthy citizens who formed Assemblies to represent the people and decide on important issues
The Formation of the Roman Republic
- Last Etruscan king, Lucius Tarquinius Superbus, was deposed in 509 BCE
- Lucius Junius Brutus led the Romans in the revolt against the Etruscan monarch
- Romans replaced the Etruscan kings with two consuls, elected for one year, to prevent too much power in one ruler
Geography of the Roman Republic
- Consisted of North Africa, Greece, modern-day France, and the Iberian Peninsula
- Italian Peninsula provided natural barriers, including the Alps mountain range and seas, for defense
Government of the Roman Republic
- Representative democratic government where people elected leaders to rule on their behalf
- Only wealthy class, patricians, held the privilege to lead, excluding poor citizens, plebeians
- Government system comprised of two Consuls, the Senate, several magistrates, and the Assembly of the Republic
Roman Republic Military
- Consisted of wealthy Roman men who provided their own weapons
- Military was critical to Rome's success, expanding Rome through conflicts with neighboring kingdoms
- Conquered territories were allowed to keep their institutions, traditions, and cultures, and were required to provide soldiers to the Roman military force
Roman Republic vs. Roman Empire
- Roman Republic turned into the Roman Empire in 27 BCE after Augustus became the first emperor
- Roman Empire had a autocratic government, whereas the Roman Republic had a democratic government
- Roman Empire practiced imperial cult polytheism, whereas the Roman Republic practiced polytheism
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