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Which positions made up early Roman government? Select four options.governorsmembers of the militaryconsulsmagistratesrepresentativessenators

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governors
B
members of the military
C
consuls
D
magistrates
E
representatives
F
senators
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The early government of Athens was ruled by

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the citizens.
B
a king.
C
a president.
D
the parliament.
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wealthywisepowerfulinfluential

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wealthy
B
wise
C
powerful
D
influential
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Which scenario best illustrates the idea of justice according to the Twelve Tables?

A
A wealthy woman who steals bread should be punished the same as a poor woman who steals jewels.
B
A poor man who commits murder should be punished the same as a wealthy man who commits murder.
C
A wealthy man who steals jewels should be punished more harshly than a poor woman who steals bread.
D
A poor woman who commits murder should be punished less harshly than a wealthy man who commits murder.
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Greek philosophers believed the universe was governed by

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natural and unnatural laws.
B
independence and democracy.
C
absolute and unchanging laws.
D
good and evil.
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Read the scenario.Citizen X has run into some financial troubles. One day, he shows up to work wearing a new watch. A co-worker whose home was recently robbed says, “Hey, my watch! You thief!” Citizen X goes on trial for burglary, but is found not guilty.Based on what happens to Citizen X, under which government does he live?

A
Athens, because Athenian law dictates that a single stolen item is not cause for conviction.
B
Athens, because Athenian law has mercy on those who steal due to financial distress.
C
Rome, because Roman law forces the accuser to have a burden of proof.
D
Rome, because Roman law requires the wealthy and educated to be shown leniency.
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An influential aspect of Athenian government on modern democracies is

A
the use of juries to decide trials.
B
the creation of written laws.
C
the presumption of innocence.
D
the belief in equality.
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What were the Twelve Tables?

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The first written collection of Roman laws.
B
The first written record of a constitutional monarchy.
C
The first recorded instance of a government overthrow.
D
The first recorded evidence of written language.
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rule of lawa central governmentdemocracy

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rule of law
B
a central government
C
democracy
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Under Roman law, someone accusing another person of a crime needed

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belief that the accused was guilty.
B
proof that a crime had been committed.
C
a lawyer willing to take the case to trial.
D
a witness to vouch for the accuser’s character.

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