Question

Using the chart, which statement best describes the differences and similarities between the Roman Republic and other civilizations?

(1 point)
Responses

The Roman Republic was similar to the Roman Empire because they used a senate. The Roman Republic and Roman Empire were similar to the Athenian polis because they used assemblies. The Athenian polis was different from the Roman and Achaemenid Empires because the polis did not feature a single ruler with a centralized government.
The Roman Republic was similar to the Roman Empire because they used a senate. The Roman Republic and Roman Empire were similar to the Athenian polis because they used assemblies. The Athenian polis was different from the Roman and Achaemenid Empires because the polis did not feature a single ruler with a centralized government.

The Roman Republic was similar to the Athenian polis and Achaemenid Empire because they all used assemblies. The Roman Republic was different from the Roman Empire because the Republic did not have a single ruler.
The Roman Republic was similar to the Athenian polis and Achaemenid Empire because they all used assemblies. The Roman Republic was different from the Roman Empire because the Republic did not have a single ruler.

The Roman Republic was similar to all the systems of governance because each used a single ruler within a centralized government. It is different due to its centralized government led by a king.
The Roman Republic was similar to all the systems of governance because each used a single ruler within a centralized government. It is different due to its centralized government led by a king.

The Roman Republic was similar to the Roman and Achaemenid Empires because they all used military and financial advisors. The Athenian polis was different from the Roman Republic because the polis had two consuls. The Roman Republic was different from the Roman Empire because the Republic had demes.

Answer 1

The first response best describes the differences and similarities between the Roman Republic and other civilizations. It accurately points out that both the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire utilized a senate, and that both shared the use of assemblies with the Athenian polis. Additionally, it correctly highlights the distinction of the Athenian polis, which lacked a centralized government and single ruler, differing from the structure of both the Roman and Achaemenid Empires.