Day 18 Homework: The Fall of the Roman Empire (Part 1) 9/27/2012

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Answer the following questions using full and detailed sentences, proper grammar and correct spelling. Make sure not to use "they" or "it" unless you have already told me who "they" are or what "it" is. The questions are derived from the in-class readings, class discussions and your homework reading.

**Each answer must contain a minimum of three sentences.**

Homeroom *

Illinois

UCDavis

UPenn

First Name *

Last Names *

1. What is a republic? *

Use 3-5 complete and detailed sentences.

2. Peasants, laborers, shopkeepers and crafts people were all a part of which class in Rome? * *

Patricians

Plebeians

Consuls

Tribunes

3. At the founding of Rome, Plebeians did not have the right to vote, but were required to serve in the army. Do you believe this is acceptable? Why or why not? *

Use 3-5 complete and detailed Sentences. **Activate prior knowledge and use examples in other times in history where people did not have rights, but were expected to die for their country.

4. Who had more power, the Senate or consuls? Why? * *

Use 3-5 complete and detailed sentences.

5. It took 200 years, but Plebeians eventually gained the right to elect officials called "tribunes," who served in the Assembly. Why was this important? *

Use 3-5 complete sentences. ** Hint: Relate it back to our big ideas-- voice.

6. During Rome's second phase of expansion, Rome fought the Punic Wars against *

Spain

Greece

Carthage

Italy

7. Which of the following is true about Julius Caesar? You may select more than one. * *

Marks the beginning of Rome's transition from republic to empire

Conquered Gaul and became consul

First emperor of Rome

Took advantage of unhappiness with government to increase his own power

Was appointed Emperor by the Senate because they felt he could unite the conquered lands

Required

8. List 4 causes and their effects (political, social/economic, and military) that contributed to the downfall of the Roman Empire. Be specific. *

Write at least 4 sentences. **Remember: Some factors were military AND economic, or social AND political, and some cause and multiple effects!

9. What is the most interesting thing you have learned about Rome? Why do you find it interesting? Be specific, *

Use at least 3-5 complete and detailed sentences.

10. List two questions about Rome. *

Come up with two questions. "I don't know" or "I don't have any" are not acceptable answers.

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