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Early People of Italy: Chapter 9, Lesson 1
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confederation
republic
consul
veto
E. Senate
F. patrician
G. plebeian
H. tribune
Definitions: match the explanation with the term above.
1. A member of the common people of ancient Rome. ______________
2. A form of government in which the citizens elect representatives to make and enforce
the laws. ________________
3. A council of representatives. ________________
4. One of two chief officials who held office in the ancient Roman Republic. ____________
5. To stop or reject the actions of another. ______________
6. A plebeian official who could attend meetings of the assembly in ancient Rome.
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7. A loose group of governments working together. _______________
8. A descendant of Rome’s earliest settlers. _______________
Applications: match the examples with the related term above.
1. In the first years of the Roman Republic, the only group that could serve in the senate.
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2. These two leaders headed the Roman Republic and led the army. _______________
3. Put in place so that neither consul could have too much authority. _____________
4. The Etruscans were able to unite as a group of city-states in this way. _______________
5. The elected leaders of the Plebeian assembly. _______________
6. Roman craft workers, farmers, foot soldiers, and merchants. ___________________
7. In the event of an emergency, Rome could appoint a _________________
8. The most powerful governing body in Rome. ______________
Analysis: write a short paragraph demonstrating how at least two of these terms relate.
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Complete the following table:
Geographic Features
steep hills
inland
Fertile soil
Nearby sea
stones
Tiber River
Benefits to Rome
Comprehension:
1. What were the 12 tables?
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2. Why did only Patricians serve in the Senate during the first years of the Roman
Republic?
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3. Compare the roles of Patricians and Plebeians in society and government.
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Lands
Government
Language
Etruscans
Romans
Summary: Latin people founded the city of Rome on the Italian peninsula, along the Tiber River. The
hills of Rome protected it from enemy attacks. Rome was in an ideal location for trade. The Etruscans
lived in the northwestern part of the Italian peninsula. They were influenced by the Greeks through
trade, using their alphabet and forming city-states. They ruled the city of Rome for 100 years until Rome
rebelled and formed the Roman Republic. The government was based on a class system, with an upper,
lower, and slave class, based on family wealth and history, and leaders were elected by men only.