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Roman Republic Study Guide
Suggested Materials – Papers from current unit, HW assignments, Textbook, class PPT (online)
Suggested Study methods – Research and answer EQs from each class period and answer in thesis format, make
flashcards, do chapter section review questions in textbook, do section assessment in India Unit, make concept webs,
use extension and support websites for further research
Topic, EQ, or task
“Suggested materials”
Social Hierarchy
(Pats vs. Plebs),
33.4/33.5 readings on
website, PPT
Structure of Republic’s
government
Date studied , Study method, length of time, materials, etc.
(study these topics in particular)
 Patricians – who were they, what jobs did they have, how many were there?
 Plebeians – who were they, what jobs did they have, how many were there?
 Why did the Plebs rebel?
 What were the steps the Plebs took toward equality?
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Senate, Consuls, and Assemblies – what did each branch do?
Council of Plebs, Dictator, 12 Tables
How/why did Rome change from a monarchy (Etruscan kings) to a republic, then to an
empire?
Roman Legion
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Why was the Roman army so effective?
Pilum, Gladius, Standard, Tortoise formation, auxiliary troops
Training,
Punic Wars
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Who did Rome fight against and what were the results?
Trouble in the Republic
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What was the chain of events that led to the fall of the Republic?
Vocabulary
See vocab page
Essay Writing
In a 5-paragraph essay, what is the purpose and location of:
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Background information, beginning general but becoming more specific (intro)
Thesis statement
Topic sentences (connected with transitions)
Concrete details and explanations
Use and explanation of specific vocabulary terms
Transition sentences
Restate thesis
Expand on topic; discuss connections, importance, effects, further events (conclusion)