Conflict of the Orders in Ancient Rome Reading Questions Worksheet

In this activity, students will learn about the Conflict of the Orders, a significant political struggle between the patrician and plebeian classes in early Roman Republic, and how it led to major social and political reforms. They will explore key events, such as the Secessions of the Plebs, the creation of the Twelve Tables, and the passage of the Lex Hortensia, which ultimately established greater equality and legal rights for plebeians.

It has 11 questions for students to answer, as well as a paragraph response section for them to demonstrate their understanding of the topic.