The Early Roman Empire (31 BCE- 284 CE) - AP European History
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The plebian class, composed of common Roman citizens, were ruled by an elite class of wealthy families called the .
The plebian class, composed of common Roman citizens, were ruled by an elite class of wealthy families called the .
The patricians exerted political and social dominance over the plebian class for several centuries in Roman history. The plebians would eventually establish their own political offices within the political structure. The other answers are incorrect because they refer to specific Roman political positions fulfilled by individuals, not an entire class of people.
The patricians exerted political and social dominance over the plebian class for several centuries in Roman history. The plebians would eventually establish their own political offices within the political structure. The other answers are incorrect because they refer to specific Roman political positions fulfilled by individuals, not an entire class of people.
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In the Roman Republic, the term used for the citizen-commoners was which of the following?
In the Roman Republic, the term used for the citizen-commoners was which of the following?
Plebians was in fact the term used to denote the citizen-commoners in the Roman Republic, so that would be the best choice. The Patricians were the ruling class from which the Senate was drawn, so that would not be a good answer. The Third Estate was the term given to commoners in France before the Revolution, so that would not be a good choice. Lastly, the Fourth Estate was a moniker given to the press in the late 18th century, so that would not be a good answer either.
Plebians was in fact the term used to denote the citizen-commoners in the Roman Republic, so that would be the best choice. The Patricians were the ruling class from which the Senate was drawn, so that would not be a good answer. The Third Estate was the term given to commoners in France before the Revolution, so that would not be a good choice. Lastly, the Fourth Estate was a moniker given to the press in the late 18th century, so that would not be a good answer either.
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In the time of the Roman Republic, the term used for the ruling class was which of the following?
In the time of the Roman Republic, the term used for the ruling class was which of the following?
The Patricians was the official name of the ruling class in the Roman Republic, so that would be the best answer choice. The Plebians was the name they gave to the citizen-commoners in the Republic, so that would not be a good choice. Aristocracy was not a term that was in wide use during the Roman Republic and did not refer to a specific facet of their social structure, so that would not be a good choice. Lastly, Bourgeois and the First Estate were terms that were coined centuries after the fall of Rome, so neither of those would be good choices.
The Patricians was the official name of the ruling class in the Roman Republic, so that would be the best answer choice. The Plebians was the name they gave to the citizen-commoners in the Republic, so that would not be a good choice. Aristocracy was not a term that was in wide use during the Roman Republic and did not refer to a specific facet of their social structure, so that would not be a good choice. Lastly, Bourgeois and the First Estate were terms that were coined centuries after the fall of Rome, so neither of those would be good choices.
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During the Roman Republic, the highest office a politician could seek was which of the following?
During the Roman Republic, the highest office a politician could seek was which of the following?
Consul was at the top of the cursus honorum - the hierarchical ranking of Republic offices - so that would be the best answer. Senator was a high-ranking office in the Republic but it was not the highest, so that would not be the best answer. Dictator was not an office that was part of the normal hierarchy of the Roman Republic, so that would not be a good choice. Patriarch was not among the official offices a politician could seek, so that would not be a good choice. Finally, President was not an office that existed during the Roman Republic, so that would not be a good choice.
Consul was at the top of the cursus honorum - the hierarchical ranking of Republic offices - so that would be the best answer. Senator was a high-ranking office in the Republic but it was not the highest, so that would not be the best answer. Dictator was not an office that was part of the normal hierarchy of the Roman Republic, so that would not be a good choice. Patriarch was not among the official offices a politician could seek, so that would not be a good choice. Finally, President was not an office that existed during the Roman Republic, so that would not be a good choice.
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Which of these statements about the rights of plebeians in the Roman Republic is most accurate?
Which of these statements about the rights of plebeians in the Roman Republic is most accurate?
In the early years of the Roman Republic, the government was controlled by patricians (the aristocratic class). The plebeians (the common people) had little power and little protection under the law. Over time, however, this situation changed and the plebeians won, or were granted, more and more political rights.
In the early years of the Roman Republic, the government was controlled by patricians (the aristocratic class). The plebeians (the common people) had little power and little protection under the law. Over time, however, this situation changed and the plebeians won, or were granted, more and more political rights.
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The Law of was the first codified legal code in the history of the Roman Republic?
The Law of was the first codified legal code in the history of the Roman Republic?
The Law of Twelve Tables was the first codified legal code in the history of the Roman Republic. It was enacted in 450 BCE. The Twelve Tables were designed to protect the rights of all citizens of Rome and to try and minimize conflict between the patricians and the plebeians.
The Law of Twelve Tables was the first codified legal code in the history of the Roman Republic. It was enacted in 450 BCE. The Twelve Tables were designed to protect the rights of all citizens of Rome and to try and minimize conflict between the patricians and the plebeians.
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Which of these best describes patricians in the Roman Republic?
Which of these best describes patricians in the Roman Republic?
Patricians were the aristocratic families of the Roman Republic. In the early years of the Roman Republic they controlled almost all of the political power in the city of Rome. But, gradually over time, they lost significant amounts of power to the plebeians (the non-aristocratic class in Rome).
Patricians were the aristocratic families of the Roman Republic. In the early years of the Roman Republic they controlled almost all of the political power in the city of Rome. But, gradually over time, they lost significant amounts of power to the plebeians (the non-aristocratic class in Rome).
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In the government of the Roman Republic what were the duties of a quaestor?
In the government of the Roman Republic what were the duties of a quaestor?
The system of government that emerged under the Roman Republic relied on numerous magistrates to carry out administrative duties. Two notable types of these magistrates are quaestors and aediles. Quaestors were responsible for managing the treasury and for overseeing finances.
The system of government that emerged under the Roman Republic relied on numerous magistrates to carry out administrative duties. Two notable types of these magistrates are quaestors and aediles. Quaestors were responsible for managing the treasury and for overseeing finances.
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In the government of the Roman Republic what were the duties of an aedile?
In the government of the Roman Republic what were the duties of an aedile?
As the Roman Republic grew in size and power, more and more magistrates were needed to administer Roman dominion. An aedile was a magistrate tasked with the responsibility of maintaining and constructing roads, keeping the city organized, and ensuring a reliable supply of grain for the city.
As the Roman Republic grew in size and power, more and more magistrates were needed to administer Roman dominion. An aedile was a magistrate tasked with the responsibility of maintaining and constructing roads, keeping the city organized, and ensuring a reliable supply of grain for the city.
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Which of these best describes a consul?
Which of these best describes a consul?
A consul was the highest elected official in the Roman Republic. Generally speaking two consuls were elected at the same time, to serve concurrently for a term of one year. Consuls had extensive administrative, legislative, and executive powers.
A consul was the highest elected official in the Roman Republic. Generally speaking two consuls were elected at the same time, to serve concurrently for a term of one year. Consuls had extensive administrative, legislative, and executive powers.
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What duration were dictators generally appointed for under the Roman Republic?
What duration were dictators generally appointed for under the Roman Republic?
The Roman Republic occasionally appointed dictators to a position of near-absolute authority in times of crisis or open warfare. These dictators were generally appointed for six months, so as to ensure the continuation of the Republic and to prevent dictators from consolidating their power.
The Roman Republic occasionally appointed dictators to a position of near-absolute authority in times of crisis or open warfare. These dictators were generally appointed for six months, so as to ensure the continuation of the Republic and to prevent dictators from consolidating their power.
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In what century was the Law of Twelve Tables established in Rome?
In what century was the Law of Twelve Tables established in Rome?
The Law of Twelve Tables, the first codified legal code in the history of the Roman Republic, was enacted in 450 BCE, in the middle of the fifth century. It provided for a degree of equality under the law for all Roman citizens and attempted to bridge the social divide between patricians and plebeians.
The Law of Twelve Tables, the first codified legal code in the history of the Roman Republic, was enacted in 450 BCE, in the middle of the fifth century. It provided for a degree of equality under the law for all Roman citizens and attempted to bridge the social divide between patricians and plebeians.
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This Roman deity was known as “the messenger of the Gods”?
This Roman deity was known as “the messenger of the Gods”?
Mercury is based on the Greek God Hermes and was known as “the messenger of the Gods.” Mercury was also the Roman God of luck, wealth, thieves, and travelers.
Mercury is based on the Greek God Hermes and was known as “the messenger of the Gods.” Mercury was also the Roman God of luck, wealth, thieves, and travelers.
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Minerva was the Roman Goddess most closely associated with .
Minerva was the Roman Goddess most closely associated with .
Minerva was the Roman Goddess of wisdom and learning, as well as poetry, medicine, and trading. After the Roman conquest of Greece, the Romans associated Minerva with the Greek Goddess Athena.
Minerva was the Roman Goddess of wisdom and learning, as well as poetry, medicine, and trading. After the Roman conquest of Greece, the Romans associated Minerva with the Greek Goddess Athena.
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Which of these Roman deities is incorrectly paired with the Greek deity they are related to?
Which of these Roman deities is incorrectly paired with the Greek deity they are related to?
Many of the deities in the Roman pantheon were either directly inspired by Gods in the Greek pantheon, or else were equated to Greek Gods following the Roman conquest of Greece in the second century BCE. Of these Gods, only Venus and Athena are incorrectly paired. Venus, the Roman Goddess of love and beauty, should be paired with Aphrodite. Whereas, Athena, the Greek Goddess of wisdom, should be paired with Minerva.
Many of the deities in the Roman pantheon were either directly inspired by Gods in the Greek pantheon, or else were equated to Greek Gods following the Roman conquest of Greece in the second century BCE. Of these Gods, only Venus and Athena are incorrectly paired. Venus, the Roman Goddess of love and beauty, should be paired with Aphrodite. Whereas, Athena, the Greek Goddess of wisdom, should be paired with Minerva.
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Neptune was the Roman God of .
Neptune was the Roman God of .
Neptune was the Roman God of the sea, as well as the God of ships and sailors. Neptune was the Roman equivalent of the Greek God Poseidon.
Neptune was the Roman God of the sea, as well as the God of ships and sailors. Neptune was the Roman equivalent of the Greek God Poseidon.
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Which of these Gods was most likely to be revered by soldiers?
Which of these Gods was most likely to be revered by soldiers?
Mars was the Roman God of war (the Roman equivalent of the Greek God Ares). People in the classical world tended to embrace deities who related to their personal experiences. So, soldiers, were most likely to revere the Roman God of war.
Mars was the Roman God of war (the Roman equivalent of the Greek God Ares). People in the classical world tended to embrace deities who related to their personal experiences. So, soldiers, were most likely to revere the Roman God of war.
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Bacchus was the Roman God of .
Bacchus was the Roman God of .
Bacchus was the Roman God of wine, festivals, partying, and debauchery. Bacchus is equated to the Greek God Dionysus. Bacchus was introduced to Roman society by Greek settlers in southern Italy. During the latter years of the Roman Republic, a cult emerged in Rome around the depraved celebration of Bacchus, and many festivals were carried out in his name.
Bacchus was the Roman God of wine, festivals, partying, and debauchery. Bacchus is equated to the Greek God Dionysus. Bacchus was introduced to Roman society by Greek settlers in southern Italy. During the latter years of the Roman Republic, a cult emerged in Rome around the depraved celebration of Bacchus, and many festivals were carried out in his name.
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Many of the Roman Gods had their origins in .
Many of the Roman Gods had their origins in .
The Roman pantheon of Gods was very fluid and accommodating. Almost all of the Roman deities were drawn from foreign cultures, but the majority of them were inspired by the Gods of the Greek pantheon. For example, Jupiter, the chief God in the Roman pantheon, is merely the Roman equivalent of Zeus.
The Roman pantheon of Gods was very fluid and accommodating. Almost all of the Roman deities were drawn from foreign cultures, but the majority of them were inspired by the Gods of the Greek pantheon. For example, Jupiter, the chief God in the Roman pantheon, is merely the Roman equivalent of Zeus.
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Vesta was the Roman Goddess of .
Vesta was the Roman Goddess of .
Vesta was the Roman Goddess of hearth and home. The Romans, particularly during the era of the Roman Republic, placed a great emphasis on family and home life, and so Vesta was naturally one of the most commonly worshipped Gods in day-to-day Roman life.
Vesta was the Roman Goddess of hearth and home. The Romans, particularly during the era of the Roman Republic, placed a great emphasis on family and home life, and so Vesta was naturally one of the most commonly worshipped Gods in day-to-day Roman life.
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