Question

1. describe the difference between the patricians and the plebeians in the early roman republic. why did the plebeians feel the system was unfair, and what did they want?
2. which of the following territories was not acquired by rome during the republic? a. spain b. sicily c. gaul (modern - day france) d. parts of africa
3. who became the first emperor of rome, marking the transition from the republic to the empire? a. cicero b. pompey c. augustus d. julius caesar

Explanation:

1. In the early Roman Republic, patricians were the wealthy, land - owning elite with political power, while plebeians were commoners. Plebeians felt the system was unfair because they had limited political rights, were often in debt, and had fewer legal protections. They wanted political equality, debt relief, and more say in laws.
2. Rome acquired Sicily, Spain, and parts of Africa during the Republic. Gaul (modern - day France) was mainly conquered during the time of Julius Caesar, towards the end of the Republic but not strictly during the early - to - mid - Republic expansion.
3. Augustus became the first emperor of Rome, marking the transition from the Republic to the Empire. He established a new form of government and brought stability after years of civil war.

Answer:

1. Patricians were the wealthy elite with political power, while plebeians were commoners. Plebeians felt the system was unfair due to limited political rights, debt, and lack of legal protection. They wanted political equality, debt relief, and more say in laws.
2. C. Gaul (modern - day France)
3. C. Augustus