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Understanding the Role of Consuls in the Roman Republic

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Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
7 questions
~14 mins
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This worksheet provides reading comprehension exercises focusing on the role and significance of consuls in the Roman Republic. It includes source analysis and comparison questions to deepen understanding.

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#History
#History
#Roman Republic
#Standard
#Reading Comprehension
#Consuls
#Explain the responsibilities of Roman consuls
#Compare the powers of consuls with other Roman political offices
#Analyse the significance of consuls in Roman governance

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Understanding the Role of Consuls in the Roman Republic

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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Introduction to Roman Consuls

Source A: Excerpt from Livy's History of Rome

'The consuls were the highest magistrates in the Roman Republic, elected annually by the Senate and the people. They held executive authority, commanded armies, and presided over the Senate and assemblies.'

Source B: Modern historian’s summary

'The consuls were essential leaders in Rome, balancing military command with political administration, and serving as the primary representatives of Roman authority during their year in office.'

1.
Explain the main responsibilities of Roman consuls based on Source A. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the descriptions of consuls in Source A and Source B. How are they similar or different? (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
Outline how the role of consuls was important for Roman governance. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
4.
Write an analysis of why annual elections for consuls might have been important for the Roman Republic. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
5.
Compare the powers of consuls with those of other Roman magistrates. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
6.
Analyse the significance of consuls in maintaining the stability of the Roman Republic. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
7.
Explain how the election process of consuls helped shape Roman political culture. (3 marks)
[3 marks]

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