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Whose death marked the end of theRoman Republic?

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Julius Caesar

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What is a republic? Who could vote in theRoman Republic?

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The law, not the majority, is the focus.A government where the peopleelect their representatives. All free male citizens could vote.

$300 Question fromA

How did the Romans establish justice for their citizens?(hint: think about what rights they had)

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12 tables: written constitution3 branches of governmentLaw over majority rules

Right to witnessesRight to defend yourselfRight to a trial by a judgeProperty rightsContracts & wills

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How was power shared in the RomanRepublic? (hint: what did the consuls & Senate do?

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The Consuls led the government & military.The Senate passed laws & advised the consuls.Judges were in charge of trials

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Compare & contrast the Roman Republic with theUnited States.

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• Both are Republics.• Both have 3 branches of government to separate power.

• Executive branch: enforce laws (President)• Legislative branch: make laws (Congress)• Judicial branch: interprets laws (Judges)

$100 Question from B

What is the difference between the number ofSenators the US has and the number the RomanRepublic had?

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The US: 100 SenatorsRoman Republic: 300 Senators

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Who did the Romans remove from power to form the Roman Republic?

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An Etruscan king (monarch)

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What were the patricians and plebeians?

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Patricians: Rome’s wealthy, upper classPlebeians: Rome’s commoners

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What were the 12 Tables?

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• A written set of basic laws and rights of all Roman citizens. Like our Constitution.

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Who was Cincinnatus and why was he important?

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A dictator who defended Rome and returnedpower to the consuls in just 16 days. He wentback to his daily life farming. Didn’t want power!

$100 Question from C

What’s the main difference between the Roman consuls& American presidents?

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Rome always had 2 consuls that could veto each other& the US has just 1 President. Consuls served for 1 year.US Presidents serve 4 – 8 years.

$200 Question from C

Which of the following is NOT true about Roman women?They could voteThey could own propertyThey managed the householdThey had little power outside their home

$200 Answer from C

Women could NOT vote.

$300 Question from C

The Romans were polytheists. They worshipped many of the same gods as what other ancient civilization?

EgyptiansMacedoniansMayansGreeks

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The Greeks

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What did most Roman people do to worship their gods?Built large templesCarved marble statuesSet up shrines in their homesWent to church every Sunday

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Set up shrines in their homes

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Why were the roads so important? (list 2 reasons)

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• Increased trade• Allowed the army quick movement• Kept soldiers busy during peace times

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Who did the Romans fight in the Punic Wars?

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Carthage. Their only major enemy.

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Who was the major general of Carthage? He ledhis troops, with elephants, across the Alps, into Italy.

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Hannibal

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List 2 results from the Romans winning the Punic Wars.

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• Greatly increased Rome’s territory• Eliminated Rome’s only major rival• Gave Rome great wealth and slaves

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List 2 things that made the Roman army the best in the world.

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• Best disciplined & trained• Large shields• Superior weapons (sword, spear, etc.)• Incentives (become a citizen & get paid well)

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Why was the Centurion so important in theRoman army?

$500 Answer from D• “Drill sergeant” of the Roman army.• Could adapt to changes on the battlefield.• Were the people the generals trusted to stand their ground, no matter what.

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Why did the Romans have 3 branches of government instead of a democracy?

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They didn’t want one person or branch to become too powerful (plus, they saw how Greek democracy became mob rule).Rule by law, not majority!

A republic becomes a democracy and a democracy becomes tyranny ~Plato

$200 Question from E

What did conquered people feel like they were over time? Why?

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They felt “Roman.” They were offered citizenship ifthey served in the army.

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What were some of the benefits of beingconquered by Rome?

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Aqueducts, sewers, baths, forums (meeting places), theaters, paved roads, protection, increased trade,stable government, new foods, & more!

$400 Question from E

List three things that Julius Caesar did that changed the world.

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• Conquered Holland, France (Gaul), Switzerland, Belgium, & Germany, west of the Rhine River. Doubled the size ofRome’s land.• Ended the Roman Republic (no more elected Consuls).• Changed the calendar and gave us several of the namesof the months we use (July).

$500 Question from E

List three things the Romans gave us.

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A republic3 branches of governmentRights in the courtroom (fair & public trials, etc.)Their alphabet1/3 of our words in EnglishSeveral names of cities, countries & continents(Asia, Africa, Belgium, Germany, London, Paris, etc.)

Final JeopardyWhat three letters were NOT in the Latin alphabet?

Final Jeopardy Answer• J, U, and W