Tuesday, September 23, 2014

The Roman Republic -- Government and Values

Click here to read about the government of the Roman Republic. Think about the roles that the Senate, the Twelve Tables, and citizens played in the Republic.

The image below will also help clarify the organization and values of the Roman Republic.


From examining these documents, answer the following questions:
1. How was Roman society structured? Was everyone equal? How can you tell?

2. What can you tell about the values and characteristics of the Roman Republic?

3. In the Roman Republic, what traits were deemed important? Are there any that you think are missing? Brainstorm a list of each.