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Which of the following groups is described as the noble class, wealthy, position by birth, only people allowed to hold public office, vote, pay taxes, and serve in military?

A) Patricians

D) Democrats

B) Republicans

C) Plebians

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Question 2 1 pts
Which of the following groups is described as the non-aristocratic, townspeople, landowners, merchants, shop keepers, vote, pay taxes?

C) Plebians

D) Republicans

B) Senators

A) Patricians

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Question 3 1 pts


The law of 12 tables was important primarily because it


D) was the first Roman law that was written down so people would know the laws

C) Abolished the distinction between patricians and Plebeians

A) resembles the American Declaration of Independence

B) Resembles the Mayflower Compact

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Question 4 1 pts
Which of the following describes the two elected heads of state who replaced the king, power was equally divided, they served on one term at a time that lasted one year, and they supervised everyday affairs?


B) Consuls

D) Paters

A) Tribunes

C) Clans

Answer 1

The answer is

A. Patricians

B. Plebians

C. was the first Roman law that was written down so people would know the laws

D. Consuls

Step-by-step explanation:

The Patricians ruled under senators and held most power

The merchants came from the lower class and were called the Plebians

Law of the Twelve Tables, Latin Lex XII Tabularum, the earliest written legislation of ancient Roman law, traditionally dated 451–450 bc. ... The written recording of the law in the Twelve Tables enabled the plebeians both to become acquainted with the law and to protect themselves against patricians' abuses of power.

They were called the Consuls due to being equally powered

Answer 2

1. Patricians

2. Plebeians

3. It was the first Roman law

4. Consuls

Step-by-step explanation:

1. Patricians were known to be the wealthiest and most of them were aristocrats. They were allowed to be a part of the government. Also, their women also enjoyed some degree of freedom.

2. All other citizens in Rome were referred to as Plebeians. They were common people who were mainly landowners, shop keepers, and merchants. They couldn't hold the public office but they were allowed to vote.

3. The law of 12 tables was important because it was the first Roman law to help people identify legal and illegal activities.

4. Consuls had the highest level. Each year the citizens of Rome elected two consuls whose power was equally divided and served for one year.