HISTORY
ANCIENT ROME
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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They elected new Senate members who took full control of the government.
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They allowed the army to run the country.
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They selected a dictator to rule with absolute power for a short time.
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They elected a king to permanently take control.
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Detailed explanation-1: -Rome transitioned from a republic to an empire after power shifted away from a representative democracy to a centralized imperial authority, with the emperor holding the most power.
Detailed explanation-2: -Roman dictator, in the Roman Republic, a temporary magistrate with extraordinary powers, nominated by one of two consuls on the recommendation of the Senate and confirmed by the Comitia Curiata (a popular assembly).
Detailed explanation-3: -Which of the following statements best describes how the model Roman dictator should act during times of crisis? Assume absolute control to resolve the crisis, then promptly return power back to the senate. Which of the following contributed to Julius Caesar’s rise?
Detailed explanation-4: -The main difference between the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire was that the former was a democratic society and the latter was run by only one man. Also, the Roman Republic was in an almost constant state of war, whereas the Roman Empire’s first 200 years were relatively peaceful.