The Roman Kingdom (753- 510 BCE) - AP European History
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Which of these best describes the cursus honorum?
Which of these best describes the cursus honorum?
The latin phrase cursus honorum translates to “sequence of offices.” It was a term used during the history of the Roman Republic to describe the correct traditional order of political offices sought by aristocratic politicians (similar to the United States; if an inspiring president first serves as a representative, then a senator, then secretary of state). The highest position was that of the consul.
The latin phrase cursus honorum translates to “sequence of offices.” It was a term used during the history of the Roman Republic to describe the correct traditional order of political offices sought by aristocratic politicians (similar to the United States; if an inspiring president first serves as a representative, then a senator, then secretary of state). The highest position was that of the consul.
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Most of the early history of the Gallic Wars was written by __________.
Most of the early history of the Gallic Wars was written by __________.
Much of the primary history of the Gallic Wars was written by Julius Caesar (the Roman general who led the Roman army during the Gallic Wars). For this reason, the history of the Gallic Wars cannot really be trusted — after all, how can one expect Julius Caesar to provide an unbiased account of his own actions?
Much of the primary history of the Gallic Wars was written by Julius Caesar (the Roman general who led the Roman army during the Gallic Wars). For this reason, the history of the Gallic Wars cannot really be trusted — after all, how can one expect Julius Caesar to provide an unbiased account of his own actions?
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In the latter years of the Roman Republic, imperium __________.
In the latter years of the Roman Republic, imperium __________.
In the latter years of the Roman Republic, the power of individual generals was growing due to a series of reforms and political changes. Originally, imperium_, or “the right to rule and command the army,_” was bestowed on an individual by the Roman Senate. Over time, however, as generals grew more and more powerful, they began to bestow imperium upon themselves and used their personal armies to reinforce their claim.
In the latter years of the Roman Republic, the power of individual generals was growing due to a series of reforms and political changes. Originally, imperium_, or “the right to rule and command the army,_” was bestowed on an individual by the Roman Senate. Over time, however, as generals grew more and more powerful, they began to bestow imperium upon themselves and used their personal armies to reinforce their claim.
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Regardless of their many and variable responsibilities at different times in the history of the Roman Republic, praetors were primarily __________.
Regardless of their many and variable responsibilities at different times in the history of the Roman Republic, praetors were primarily __________.
Praetors are one of the branches of magistrates in the government of the Roman Republic. At various times in the history of the Roman Republic, praetors had different responsibilities, but they were always primarily judges. For example, the praetor urbanus settled legal disputes between citizens in the city of Rome.
Praetors are one of the branches of magistrates in the government of the Roman Republic. At various times in the history of the Roman Republic, praetors had different responsibilities, but they were always primarily judges. For example, the praetor urbanus settled legal disputes between citizens in the city of Rome.
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Which of these statements about family life in the Roman Republic is most accurate?
Which of these statements about family life in the Roman Republic is most accurate?
Social life in the Roman Republic was organized around tight-knit and extremely patriarchal families. The Romans placed great emphasis on family life and practiced ancestor veneration. Roman society was dominated by men and Roman families were no exception.
Social life in the Roman Republic was organized around tight-knit and extremely patriarchal families. The Romans placed great emphasis on family life and practiced ancestor veneration. Roman society was dominated by men and Roman families were no exception.
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Which of these best describes the Roman Forum?
Which of these best describes the Roman Forum?
The Roman Forum was the social and ceremonial center of the city of Rome. The Roman Forum grew organically and gradually, throughout the history of settlement in Rome. Among many other functions, the Roman Forum served as the final stop on the procession of so-called triumphs, which were a sort of military parade to celebrate Roman conquest of a new territory.
The Roman Forum was the social and ceremonial center of the city of Rome. The Roman Forum grew organically and gradually, throughout the history of settlement in Rome. Among many other functions, the Roman Forum served as the final stop on the procession of so-called triumphs, which were a sort of military parade to celebrate Roman conquest of a new territory.
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The Latin word imperium most closely means __________.
The Latin word imperium most closely means __________.
The Latin word imperium most closely means “the right to rule and command the army.” It was a title that originally was bestowed on a would-be ruler by the Roman Senate effectively as a coronation. Once an individual was granted imperium, they had the ultimate political authority in the Republic.
The Latin word imperium most closely means “the right to rule and command the army.” It was a title that originally was bestowed on a would-be ruler by the Roman Senate effectively as a coronation. Once an individual was granted imperium, they had the ultimate political authority in the Republic.
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Which of these accurately reflects the correct order of the cursus honorum?
Which of these accurately reflects the correct order of the cursus honorum?
The cursus honorum was the Roman term used to describe the correct sequence of political office sought by would-be politicians. It begins with the office of quaestor, followed by aedile, praetor, and finally, consul. So, an individual politician who wanted to one day be consul would first seek to serve as a quaestor, aedile, and praetor — effectively moving up the ladder of power with each title.
The cursus honorum was the Roman term used to describe the correct sequence of political office sought by would-be politicians. It begins with the office of quaestor, followed by aedile, praetor, and finally, consul. So, an individual politician who wanted to one day be consul would first seek to serve as a quaestor, aedile, and praetor — effectively moving up the ladder of power with each title.
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Roman Senators were generally appointed __________.
Roman Senators were generally appointed __________.
Roman Senators were generally appointed for life. Unlike other elected positions in the Roman Republic, Senators had relatively few checks on their power. Senators were drawn from the aristocratic patrician families of ancient Rome.
Roman Senators were generally appointed for life. Unlike other elected positions in the Roman Republic, Senators had relatively few checks on their power. Senators were drawn from the aristocratic patrician families of ancient Rome.
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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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