Which of the following measures best demonstrates the Romans’ fear of officials gaining too much powers?
A.
limits on time in office
B.
use of togas
C.
division of patricians and plebeians
D.
tradition of the Race of Honors
A. limits on time in office
Describe the lives of common citizens and enslaved people in Roman society. (Check two boxes for each group of people)
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2 points
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
Common Citizens
Enslaved People
Common Citizens: Rented land from wealthy landowners, Lived in cramped apartments, in shabby buildings in Rome.
Enslaved People: Servants to wealthy Romans, Worked Dangerous jobs in mines.
Why were tribunes of the plebs so powerful in Roman government?
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1 point
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
They could veto any law or action of a magistrate.
Why did Roman citizens have to pay taxes, serve in the military, and serve as jurors?
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1 point
because the plebians went on strike
because it pleased their many gods
because Romans stressed civic duty
because there was a population shortage
because Romans stressed civic duty
What was a major difference between the lives of the wealthy and the poor in Roman society?
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1 point
The wealthy were the majority while the poor were the minority
The wealthy lived in villas while the poor lived in urban areas.
The wealthy lived in urban areas while the poor owned farms.
The wealthy rented land while the poor used slave labor on their farms.
The wealthy lived in villas while the poor lived in urban areas.
Assemblies of citizens
- Citizens elect officials and pass laws.
These represent what feature of the Roman Government?
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1 point
Democratic Features of the Roman Government
Dictatorial Features of the Roman Government
Weaknesses of the Early Roman Government
Powers of Consuls in the Roman Government