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The Significance and Factors of Consuls in the Roman Republic

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Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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This worksheet explores the role and significance of Consuls in the Roman Republic, focusing on different factors that influenced their power and importance.

Topics covered:

#History
#History
#Roman Republic
#Standard
#Significance & Factors
#Consuls
#Explain the roles and powers of Consuls in the Roman Republic
#Compare political, social, economic, and religious factors influencing Consuls
#Analyse which factor was most significant in shaping the authority of Consuls
#Outline the importance of Consuls in Roman governance

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The Significance and Factors of Consuls in the Roman Republic

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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
A

Introduction to Consuls

Source A: Excerpt from Livy’s History of Rome 'The Consuls were the chief magistrates, elected annually, responsible for leading the army, overseeing government, and representing Rome in foreign affairs.' Provenance: Livy, Roman historian, 1st century BC.

1.
Explain the main responsibilities of Consuls in the Roman Republic based on Source A. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the roles of the Consuls with those of other Roman magistrates. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
B

Factors Influencing the Power of Consuls

Source B: Excerpt from Plutarch’s Life of Cicero 'The power of the Consuls depended heavily on their political alliances, personal reputation, and support from the Senate.' Provenance: Plutarch, Greek biographer, 1st century AD.

1.
Categorize the factors mentioned in Source B that affected the power of Consuls into Political, Social, Economic, or Religious. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Outline which factor you think was the most significant in increasing the power of Consuls and justify your choice with evidence. (5 marks)
[5 marks]
C

Ranking Factors

Source C: Analysis from a modern historian 'While political support was crucial, the personal reputation of a Consul often determined their effectiveness and longevity in power.' Provenance: Dr. Jane Smith, Roman history scholar, 2020.

1.
Which factor—political support or personal reputation—do you think was MORE significant in shaping a Consul’s influence? Explain your reasoning. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Compare the importance of political support and personal reputation in determining a Consul's success. Which do you think was more crucial? Justify your answer with evidence. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
D

Overall Significance

Source D: Summary by a modern historian 'The power of Consuls was shaped by a combination of political, social, and personal factors, but ultimately, their influence depended on their ability to secure loyalty and support.' Provenance: Professor Marcus Lee, expert in Roman history, 2019.

1.
Explain how different factors combined to make Consuls powerful in the Roman Republic. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Justify which factor you believe was the MOST important in establishing the power of Consuls and explain why. (5 marks)
[5 marks]

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