Journey Through History - New Topic-based Series Data-based Question Worksheets

Topic 2: The development of European civilization

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Topic 2
The development of European civilization

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Journey Through History - New Topic-based Series Data-based Question Worksheets
Topic 2: The development of European civilization

Name: ____________________
Class Number: ____________________
Class: ____________________
Date: ____________________
Study the Sources and answer the questions that follow.

Source: An artist’s impression of a Senate meeting in the Roman Republic

We are responsible for making laws
and giving advice to X. Since 494
BC, the Senate is no longer
monopolized by the patricians as the
plebeians could elect representatives
to protect their rights.
The other highest official in the
republic and I checked and balanced
each other to prevent absolute rule. We
work with each other to manage
political affairs and lead the army. We
are also responsible for organizing and
hosting senate meetings.

Senator X

1. Identify the highest official in the Roman Republic X in the Source.

2. According to the Source, how many highest officials in the Roman Republic, identified in
Question (1), are there? What was the reason for this number of highest officials?

3. ‘The power of the plebeians decreased during the period of the Roman Republic.’ Do you agree?
Explain your answer with reference to the Source, and using your own knowledge.

Question (3) Hints

Clue from the Source: Pay attention to the different classes
in the Senate mentioned by the Senator in the Source.
Own knowledge: Since 342 BC, how did the requirement
regarding the background of one of the consuls change?

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Journey Through History - New Topic-based Series Data-based Question Worksheets
Topic 2: The development of European civilization

1. Identify the highest official in the Roman Republic X in the Source/

2. According to the Source, how many highest officials in the Roman Republic, identified in
Question (1), are there? What was the reason for this number of highest officials?

3. ‘The power of the plebeians decreased during the period of the Roman Republic.’ Do you
agree? Explain your answer with reference to the Source, and using your own knowledge.

Question (3) Hints

Clue from the Source: Pay attention to the different classes
in the Senate mentioned by the Senator in the Source.
Own knowledge: Since 342 BC, how did the requirement
regarding the background of one of the consuls change?

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