IB History Exam Prep

Answer - C - All adult male citizens of Rome had the right to vote, but the votes of rich citizens counted for more than those of poor citizens.

Key Takeaway: When historians refer to the “Roman Republic,” they are referring to the phase of ancient Roman civilization in which a republican form of government reigned in the city. This began in 509 BCE and lasted nearly 450 years until a period of civil wars led the republic into an Imperial period ruled by the offspring of Gaius Julius Caesar.