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Roman Republic  Questions

Use the bottom of page 128 to page 130 in 'Ancient World' to answer these questions in full sentences.


1. When was the last Roman king deposed? What was his name?

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2. Who  became the two leading magistrates in the Republic?Why were two of them chosen?

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3.What does 'veto' mean?

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4. Who chose these magistrates?

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5. There were other elected magistrates like the 'Praetores' (judges), 'Censors' (tax - collectors) Aediles (in charge of the markets and  gladiators), and the Quaestors ( in charge of finances). Where did they go when they retired?

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6. Why was the Senate so powerful?
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7. Name the two classes of people in Rome

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8. What special privileges did one of these classes have?

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9. What  magistrates  were finally chosen to represent the poorer  people?

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10. What power did these 'poor peoples' magistrates' have?

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