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Essay Planning: The Role of Consuls in the Roman Republic

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Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
9 questions
~18 mins
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This worksheet guides students through planning an essay about the role and significance of consuls in the Roman Republic. It encourages critical thinking and understanding of key points with scaffolded questions.

Topics covered:

#History
#History
#Roman Republic
#Standard
#Essay Planning
#Consuls
#Understand the functions and importance of consuls in the Roman Republic
#Analyze different perspectives on the power of consuls
#Develop structured essay plans using key historical points

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Essay Planning: The Role of Consuls in the Roman Republic

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Essay Planning: The Role of Consuls in the Roman Republic

Essay Question: To what extent were consuls the most powerful officials in the Roman Republic?

Use this planning framework to structure your essay.

Introduction thesis: Outline the importance of consuls and their role in Roman politics.

Point 1 with evidence: Describe the powers and responsibilities of consuls.

Point 2 with evidence: Explain how consuls compared to other officials, such as senators or praetors.

Counter-argument: Consider limitations to the power of consuls.

Conclusion: Summarize whether consuls were the most powerful and justify your view.

1.
Outline the main role of consuls in the Roman Republic. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Explain how consuls' powers were balanced by other Roman officials. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
Compare the powers of consuls with those of other Roman officials such as praetors or senators. (5 marks)
[5 marks]
4.
Identify a limitation on the power of consuls in the Roman Republic. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
5.
Analyse whether consuls were the most powerful officials in the Roman Republic. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
6.
Explain how the role of consuls changed over time in the Roman Republic. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
7.
Compare the role of consuls in the Roman Republic with similar positions in other ancient governments. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
8.
Outline the main reasons why the position of consul was considered prestigious in the Roman Republic. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
9.
Analyse the significance of consuls in maintaining the stability of the Roman Republic. (6 marks)
[6 marks]

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