Table of Contents
- 1 What system gave conquered people full Roman citizenship?
- 2 Did the Roman Confederation allow conquered peoples to become citizens?
- 3 What is a form of government in which its citizens vote for its leader *?
- 4 How did Romans treat conquered peoples?
- 5 How did the patronage system cause conflict between patricians and plebeians?
- 6 Which system do local government bodies have the least political power?
What system gave conquered people full Roman citizenship?
11-1, 11-2, 11-3, 11-4, Chapter 12
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| a form of government in which its citizens vote for its leader | republic |
| a system that gave some conquered peoples, such as the Latins, full Roman citizenship | Roman Confederations |
| a people that played a major role in shaping Roman civilizations | Etruscans |
Did the Roman Confederation allow conquered peoples to become citizens?
The Roman Confederation did not allow conquered peoples to become citizens. The Romans conquered the remaining Latins, but not before conquering the Greeks. Although they were conquered by Romans, the Greeks and Etruscans had some influence on early Rome.
What system allowed the Romans to settle conflict by compromise?
What system allowed the Romans to settle conflict by compromise? A system of written laws.
What is a form of government in which its citizens vote for its leader *?
In a representative democracy, citizens elect leaders to represent their rights and interests in government.
How did Romans treat conquered peoples?
Rome treated its conquered lands with justice. Conquered people had to acknowledge Roman leadership, pay taxes, and supply soldiers. Rome let them keep their own customs, money, and local government. Since Rome had such generous policies, most conquered lands remained faithful even in troubled times.
What did the Roman Confederation do?
To rule Italy, the Romans devised the Roman Confederation. Under this system, Rome allowed some peoples—especially Latins—to have full Roman citizenship. Most of the remaining communities were made allies.
How did the patronage system cause conflict between patricians and plebeians?
After the expulsion of the kings, Rome was ruled by its aristocrats (roughly, the patricians) who abused their privileges. This led to a struggle between the people (plebeians) and the aristocrats that is called the Conflict of the Orders.
Which system do local government bodies have the least political power?
In which system of government do states, cities, and counties have the least political power? Unitary – this is where all power is in the hands of a central government – city and state governments do not have power.