The Roman Empire lasted until 476 CE under various emperors who were either given the title or simply seized power.
5.6 SkillBuilder activity QUESTIONING AND RESEARCHING Australia is a democracy where all citizens can vote equally. Everyone aged 18 and over must vote in federal elections every three years. Voting is private. Your task is to use information in this lesson, including SOURCE2 , to compare democratic rights in modern Australia with rights in the Roman Republic by copying and completing the following table.
Modern Australia
Roman Republic
Comparisons
Who could vote? Did all citizens have the same voting rights? What was the highest position in government? How were people chosen for the highest position in government? Could an elected politician legally become a dictator?
5.6
Exercise
Learning pathways LEVEL1 1, 2, 4, 5
LEVEL2
LEVEL3
3, 6, 7, 8
9, 10
REMEMBER AND UNDERSTAND 1. What were the requirements to qualify as a Roman citizen? Select all that apply. A. Any gender B. Male
C. 18or older D. 25or older E. Freeborn 2. In practice, which social class had the most power? A. Citizens B. Patricians C. Plebeians D. Magistrates E. Males 3. Explain how the plebeians gained some power. 4. Identify what powers the Senate had in the Roman Republic. 5. The Roman Republic collapsed in 27 CE. True or False?
TOPIC5 Ancient Rome 149
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