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The Rise of the Roman Republic
Act It Out Exercise
In order to reinforce our knowledge of the “Rise of the Roman Republic,” you will be asked
to get into groups and enact a specific time period in Rome’s History. Each timeframe will
include key vocabulary and ideas to include in your performances. Please surprise us with
your creativity and think critically about the ideas you are performing.
and concepts below. Have fun!
the key vocabulary words
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Group #1
Roman Republic 616-509 B.C.E (Frey 318)
Patricians and Plebeians Under Etruscan Rule
 Etruscans
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 Plebeians
 Patricians
What jobs, responsibilities, and privileges did each enjoy? What problems were bound to
surface with these class differences?
• Who gets to be part of the government?
• How is the government set up?
• How are laws determined?
Group #2
Roman Republic 509 B.C.E (Frey 318)
The Patricians Create a Republic
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 Patricians vs. Etruscan King
 Republic
 Senate
 Consuls
Who did the patricians consider “the people?” Was the early republic truly a democracy?
• Who gets to be part of the government?
• How is the government set up?
• How are laws determined?
Group #3
Roman Republic 494 B.C.E (Frey 319)
The Plebeians Rebel
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 Plebeians vs. Patricians – Major Conflicts
Plebeians Claim more political rights
The Conflict of the Orders
Livy’s Quote and its importance
• Who gets to be part of the government?
• How is the government set up?
• How are laws determined?
What modern-day scenarios can you think of that re similar to The Conflict of the Orders?
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Group #4 Roman Republic 451-287 B.C.E. (Frey 320-321)
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 Tribunes of the Plebs.
Over time the number of tribunes grew from 2 to 10. How did this happen?
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 Council of the Plebs.
 Political Protests
 The Twelve Tables
 Constitution
• Who gets to be part of the government?
• How is the government set up?
• How are laws determined?
What laws were eventually enacted that gave the Plebs more and more equality? How long
did this fight for equality take? What Roman ideals of government emerged?
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Rubric = 10 Points
Addressing Key Vocabulary and Ideas Assigned to your Group = 6 Points
Creating and Effective Skit (Audible Voice, Correct Length, Creativity) = 4 Points