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  • What was the first form of government in Rome?
    Monarchy (753 BCE-509 BCE).
  • What were consuls?
    An elected chief magistrate who ruled the republic (one of two).
  • Who was the first king of Rome?
    Romulus
  • What were the responsibilities of Roman kings during the monarchy?
    Creating laws, defending the city from enemies, and managing the city's finances and political affairs.
  • What was the role of the Roman Assembly in the Republic?
    Electing officials (magistrates), creating laws, and establishing regulations.
  • What was the key feature of the Roman Republic that prevented any single person or group from gaining complete control of the government?
    The system of checks and balances that distributed power among different governmental bodies.
  • What led to the establishment of the Roman Empire in 27 BCE?
    Internal conflicts, economic instability, and external threats during the Roman Republic.
  • How did the Roman Empire govern its vast territory and diverse population?
    Through a strong, centralised leader (the emperor) supported by a bureaucracy.
  • Who was the first emperor of the Roman Empire?
    Augustus
  • What was the role of the Senate in the Roman Republic?
    They were the sole governing body.
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