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The initial government of Rome was actually a monarchy. This monarchy lasted for 244 years (753-509 BC) and there were seven kings of Rome. The last king was overthrown in a rebellion because he was a tyrant. The Romans established a republic which lasted for 482 years (509 BC-27 BC). This was followed by 503 years of rule by emperors (27 BC-476 AD) who were absolute rulers a bit like an absolute monarch.
Throughout the Republican period the Romans did not want a king because to them it represented the return of tyranny. The republic was established to prevent the return of tyranny by establishing two annually elected consuls as heads of the Republic. This was designed to prevent power from becoming concentrated in the hands of one man, who could then become a tyrant.
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 10y agoThe Romans overthrew their monarchy when they rebelled against her last king, Tarquinius Superbus, because he was a tyrant. The Romans saw the establishment of the Roman Republic as liberation from tyranny and the main task of the Republic as the prevention of the return of tyranny.
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∙ 11y agoThe Romans overthrew the last king of Rome because he was a tyrant. There was a rebellion and it was decided to establish a Republic. Its aim was to prevent power to become concentrated in the hands of one man to eliminate the risk of a return to tyranny. This was done by creating two annually elected consuls as heads of the city and the army. Having two men in charge meant that the two would counterbalance each other. The short term of office ensured that no one would have perpetual power. The Romans also swore not to allow anyone to try to become a king ever again.
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∙ 12y agobecause they did not want one person in charge this is why they voted two consuls
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How many years were the Romans ruled by kins?
The Romans were ruled by kings for about 243 years.The Romans were ruled by kings for about 243 years.The Romans were ruled by kings for about 243 years.The Romans were ruled by kings for about 243 years.The Romans were ruled by kings for about 243 years.The Romans were ruled by kings for about 243 years.The Romans were ruled by kings for about 243 years.The Romans were ruled by kings for about 243 years.The Romans were ruled by kings for about 243 years.
Charlemagne began the line of kings known as the?
"King of the Romans" (upon election to the throne) "Emperor of the Romans" (upon being crowned by the pope) or "Holy Roman Emperor" (a modern term for the monarch of the Holy Roman Empire)
What was a black knight like in medieval time?
a black knight was a knight who either didnt serve a king or didnt want his king to be identified
Who came first the Greeks or the Romans?
First the Egyptians, then Arabs, Ethiopians, Libyans, Macedonians, Romans. As you can see, Egypt was ruled by many groups. However if you want an answer simply between Greeks and Romans, it was the Greeks who were in Egypt as rulers before the Romans.
Which ancient people lived close to the early Romans and provided them with some of the early kings?
According to the fashionable theory, the Etruscans conquered Rome and provided the last three kings of the seven kings of the Roman monarchy. However, this theory has been challenged. It is based on flimsy evidence and on unproven assumptions.
How long did Romans have kings?
The Romans had kings for about 243 years.The Romans had kings for about 243 years.The Romans had kings for about 243 years.The Romans had kings for about 243 years.The Romans had kings for about 243 years.The Romans had kings for about 243 years.The Romans had kings for about 243 years.The Romans had kings for about 243 years.The Romans had kings for about 243 years.
How did the Romans provide themselves with armor?
because they didnt want to die in battle because they didnt want to die in battle
How many years were the Romans ruled by kins?
The Romans were ruled by kings for about 243 years.The Romans were ruled by kings for about 243 years.The Romans were ruled by kings for about 243 years.The Romans were ruled by kings for about 243 years.The Romans were ruled by kings for about 243 years.The Romans were ruled by kings for about 243 years.The Romans were ruled by kings for about 243 years.The Romans were ruled by kings for about 243 years.The Romans were ruled by kings for about 243 years.
Why did so many Angkorian kings rebuild old temples?
because they didnt want other kings faces or stuff on it.....................:]
Why were Spain's kings laws sometimes ignored?
BECAUS THE Spain had lots of money didnt want to share slaves and they didnt really care
How did the puritans get along with Kings?
They didnt
How did the Romans create the mile?
They Didnt.
What happen after the Romans overthrew the Etruscan king?
After the Romans overthrew the Etruscan kings they formed the republic which lasted almost 500 years.After the Romans overthrew the Etruscan kings they formed the republic which lasted almost 500 years.After the Romans overthrew the Etruscan kings they formed the republic which lasted almost 500 years.After the Romans overthrew the Etruscan kings they formed the republic which lasted almost 500 years.After the Romans overthrew the Etruscan kings they formed the republic which lasted almost 500 years.After the Romans overthrew the Etruscan kings they formed the republic which lasted almost 500 years.After the Romans overthrew the Etruscan kings they formed the republic which lasted almost 500 years.After the Romans overthrew the Etruscan kings they formed the republic which lasted almost 500 years.After the Romans overthrew the Etruscan kings they formed the republic which lasted almost 500 years.
When did Romans invent sanitation?
the romans invented sanitation becoz they didnt wanna be dirty
What functions had the Romans kings?
They were the rulers of the city.
What type of government did the Romans create after they defeated the Etruscan?
The form of government established by the Romans after the kings was the republic.The form of government established by the Romans after the kings was the republic.The form of government established by the Romans after the kings was the republic.The form of government established by the Romans after the kings was the republic.The form of government established by the Romans after the kings was the republic.The form of government established by the Romans after the kings was the republic.The form of government established by the Romans after the kings was the republic.The form of government established by the Romans after the kings was the republic.The form of government established by the Romans after the kings was the republic.
Did the Romans punish the people of Judea for rebelling?
in 63 b.c. the romans conqured judah ,which the romans called judea.T he jews were allowed to have jewish kings and religous leader, but these kings and leaders were appointed by rome.
