The Roman Republic: Government and Society
Explore the government structure, key figures, and societal aspects of the ancient Roman Republic with this comprehensive worksheet for 8th grade social studies.
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The Roman Republic: Government and Society
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Use complete sentences for short answer questions.
1. What was the primary form of government in the Roman Republic?
Monarchy
Democracy
Republic
Empire
2. Which of the following groups held the most power in the early Roman Republic?
Plebeians
Slaves
Patricians
Etruscans
3. The two chief magistrates of the Roman Republic were called .
4. The Roman Senate was composed mainly of .
5. The common people of Rome, who eventually gained more rights, were known as .
6. The Roman Republic had a system of checks and balances to prevent any one group from becoming too powerful.
True
False
7. Roman women had the same political rights as Roman men.
True
False
8. Briefly explain the significance of the Twelve Tables in the Roman Republic.
9. Describe the role of a Consul in the Roman Republic.
Match each term on the left with its description on the right.
10. Patricians
a. Roman citizens who could vote and hold office
11. Plebeians
b. Wealthy landowners, members of the ruling class
12. Senate
c. Representative body of Rome's common citizens
13. Assembly
d. Governing body made up of appointed officials