Roman Republic and the Punic wars

1. 5 QUESTION QUIZ
1. Why was Rome well protected from invaders?
2. Why was the arch important to Roman engineers?
3. Why do “all roads lead to Rome”?
4. What is the pantheon?
5. What are the 12 tables, why are they important to
us today?

2. ANCIENT ROME

3. The Roman Republic 1
• The Roman Republic made major strides in the
development of a representative democracy, which
became the foundation of our democracy.

4. The Roman Republic Patricians
• Under the rule of the
Etruscans wealthy
aristocrats called
Patricians came into
power in Rome.
• The Patricians drove
the Etruscan leadership
out of Rome.

5. The Roman Republic
• When the Patricians
took control over the
city, they declared its
government as a
Republic, allowing the
citizens the ability to
elect their leaders.

6. The Roman Republic Plebeians
• Most of the inhabitants
of Rome were called
Plebeians
• Plebeians were non-
aristocratic
townspeople,
shopkeepers, farmers,
and landowners.

7. The Roman Republic Public Office
• Both the Plebeians and
patricians had the right
and responsibility to
serve the government,
however, only
Patricians could hold
public office.

8. The Roman Republic
Women/Aliens
• Women, most aliens
(non Romans living in
Rome) and slaves were
excluded from the
governing process.
• Some selected
foreigners were allowed
to vote in Roman
elections.

9. The Roman Citizens Rights
• All of the citizens had
the rights and
responsibilities of the
Republic, this included
paying taxes and
serving in the military.

10. Representative Democracy
• The Romans set up a
Representative
Democracy
• Citizens would vote
men into the assembly
to make decisions for
them.

11. Assembly
• The assembly or senate
made up the legislative
branch of government
and was responsible for
the creation of laws.
• There were roughly 300
men in the senate

12. Consuls
• The executive branch was
headed by two officials
called Consuls.
• Consuls were elected
every year and had the
power to veto each other.
• They were in charge of
the judges and tax
keepers

13. Dictator
• Only a dictator could
over rule the consuls.
• Dictators were only
temporarily appointed
during times of crisis

14. Tribunes
• The Plebeian’s chose
representatives called
Tribunes to speak for
them in the assembly.

15. Roman Law
• The laws of Rome were
listed on the 12 Tables.
• The 12 Tables were
posted publicly to keep
everyone accountable.
• A Roman was
considered “innocent
until proven guilty”