The Roman Republic (509-31 BCE) - AP European History
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The brothers Tiberius and Gaius Gracchus are primarily remembered for .
The brothers Tiberius and Gaius Gracchus are primarily remembered for .
Tiberius and Gaius Gracchus were both populares in the latter years of the Roman Republic. This means they relied on the support of the common people to acquire political power. They both served as plebeian tribunes and led failed attempts at political and class-based reform in the Roman Republic.
Tiberius and Gaius Gracchus were both populares in the latter years of the Roman Republic. This means they relied on the support of the common people to acquire political power. They both served as plebeian tribunes and led failed attempts at political and class-based reform in the Roman Republic.
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Gaius Marius was the primary rival of .
Gaius Marius was the primary rival of .
Gaius Marius is an extremely important figure in the history of the Roman Republic. He is perhaps most notable for the reforms he enacted to professionalize the Roman army. He was also the primary rival to Lucius Sulla. The two competed for control of the city of Rome during the First Civil War of the Roman Republic.
Gaius Marius is an extremely important figure in the history of the Roman Republic. He is perhaps most notable for the reforms he enacted to professionalize the Roman army. He was also the primary rival to Lucius Sulla. The two competed for control of the city of Rome during the First Civil War of the Roman Republic.
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What is the significance of the so-called Ides of March?
What is the significance of the so-called Ides of March?
The Ides of March (March 15th) is a date of great significance in the history of Rome. It is the date when Julius Caesar was assassinated, in 44 BCE, by the so-called conspirators. It has taken on greater significance in the modern era primarily due to the writings of Shakespeare.
The Ides of March (March 15th) is a date of great significance in the history of Rome. It is the date when Julius Caesar was assassinated, in 44 BCE, by the so-called conspirators. It has taken on greater significance in the modern era primarily due to the writings of Shakespeare.
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Ptolemy XIII is notable for .
Ptolemy XIII is notable for .
Ptolemy XIII was one of the last rulers of Hellenistic (Greek) Egypt. He is most notable, in a study of Roman history, for organizing the murder of Pompey the Great when the latter was unfortunate enough to seek refuge in Egypt. Ptolemy thought that murdering Pompey would please Julius Caesar (who was Pompey’s main rival for power), but it actually greatly offended Caesar who ordered that Pompey be brought back to Rome for a proper burial.
Ptolemy XIII was one of the last rulers of Hellenistic (Greek) Egypt. He is most notable, in a study of Roman history, for organizing the murder of Pompey the Great when the latter was unfortunate enough to seek refuge in Egypt. Ptolemy thought that murdering Pompey would please Julius Caesar (who was Pompey’s main rival for power), but it actually greatly offended Caesar who ordered that Pompey be brought back to Rome for a proper burial.
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During the history of the Roman Republic, dictators were likely to be appointed .
During the history of the Roman Republic, dictators were likely to be appointed .
During the history of the Roman Republic, not including the exceptional rise to power of Julius Caesar, dictators were usually appointed by the Roman Senate to lead the Republic during times of crisis or warfare.
During the history of the Roman Republic, not including the exceptional rise to power of Julius Caesar, dictators were usually appointed by the Roman Senate to lead the Republic during times of crisis or warfare.
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Julius Caesar emerged as the sole surviving authority from the First Triumvirate after which of these battles?
Julius Caesar emerged as the sole surviving authority from the First Triumvirate after which of these battles?
The Battle of Pharsalus, fought in 48 BCE between the armies of Julius Caesar and those of Pompey the Great, ended in total defeat for Pompey. Marcus Crassus had died five years earlier, at the Battle of Carrhae, so victory over Pompey allowed Julius Caesar to consolidate his power over the Roman Republic.
The Battle of Pharsalus, fought in 48 BCE between the armies of Julius Caesar and those of Pompey the Great, ended in total defeat for Pompey. Marcus Crassus had died five years earlier, at the Battle of Carrhae, so victory over Pompey allowed Julius Caesar to consolidate his power over the Roman Republic.
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The Social War was primarily caused by .
The Social War was primarily caused by .
The Social War was fought from 91 - 88 BCE, between the forces of the Roman Republic and an alliance of city-states who had previously been under Roman control. These city-states, in central and southern Italy, rebelled against Roman authority because they were dissatisfied with the fact that Rome did not consider them equal citizens of the Republic.
The Social War was fought from 91 - 88 BCE, between the forces of the Roman Republic and an alliance of city-states who had previously been under Roman control. These city-states, in central and southern Italy, rebelled against Roman authority because they were dissatisfied with the fact that Rome did not consider them equal citizens of the Republic.
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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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The Punic Wars were fought between the Roman Empire and which ancient civilization?
The Punic Wars were fought between the Roman Empire and which ancient civilization?
There were three Punic wars, fought between the empires of Rome and Carthage from 264 BCE to 146 BCE. The Second Punic War is arguably the most well-known, involving Hannibal's infamous crossing of the Alps with his war elephants. The Third Punic War ended with Rome's victory and the destruction of Carthage.
There were three Punic wars, fought between the empires of Rome and Carthage from 264 BCE to 146 BCE. The Second Punic War is arguably the most well-known, involving Hannibal's infamous crossing of the Alps with his war elephants. The Third Punic War ended with Rome's victory and the destruction of Carthage.
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