CIVILIZATION
ROMAN
|
Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
|
In the Roman Empire, the ____ held the most political and governmental power.
|
|
Assembly
|
|
|
Emperor
|
|
|
Patricians
|
|
|
Plebeians
|
Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Augustus established an autocratic form of government, where he was the sole ruler and made all important decisions.
Detailed explanation-2: -Wealthy patricians held most of the political and social power in ancient Roman society.
Detailed explanation-3: -The emperor had to be first and foremost accepted by the armies he commanded through his legates, next by the Senate where legates came from. And finally, by the people of Rome whose role was crucial and decisive in recognizing the emperor to ultimately delegate power.
There is 1 question to complete.