ROME

• What was Rome's central governing body called?

  The Senate
• What was the primary role of the Roman Senate?

  To discuss and advise magistrates
• Who was eligible to stand for office in Rome?

  Only men
• What is the cursus honorum?

  A career ladder for Roman magistrates
• What was the highest position in the cursus honorum?

  The consulship
• Why were two consuls appointed in Rome?

  To prevent one man from gaining too much power
• What could consuls do in times of national emergency?

  Appoint a dictator
• How long could a dictator serve in Rome?

  For a maximum of six months
• Were women allowed to stand for public office in Rome?

  No
• How could Roman women exert political influence?

  Through the men close to them
• Who was Praecia and what was her influence?

  A woman who influenced Cethegus politically
• What did Fabia achieve through her influence?

  Changed the law for plebeian men
• What was the Oppian Law?

  A law restricting women's public wealth displays
• What prompted the women of Rome to protest the Oppian Law?

  The financial crisis and loss of wealth
• How did the women protest against the Oppian Law?

  By blocking streets and imploring men
• What arguments were made for repealing the Oppian Law?

  Women contributed to the war effort
• What was the outcome of the debate on the Oppian Law?

  The law was repealed
• What was Livy's contribution to Roman history?

  He wrote about the repeal of the Oppian Law
• Who was Catiline?

  A politician who plotted to overthrow the Republic
• What was the Catilinarian Conspiracy?

  A plot to overthrow the Roman Republic
• What role did Sempronia play in the Catilinarian Conspiracy?

  She was a co-conspirator and influential woman
• How did Sallust describe Sempronia?

  As accomplished but morally questionable
• What was the legal status of women in Roman politics?

  They were excluded and immune from treason laws
• What did Sallust's account reveal about women's involvement in politics?

  Women could influence politics indirectly
• What is the significance of Sallust's work?

  It documents a conspiracy against the Republic
• What did Hyginus's account suggest about women's influence in Athens?

  Women could amend laws for their benefit