Do Now: The Cursus Honorum

Name: _______________________ Date: _______________________

Task: Fill in the missing information for each position in the Roman cursus honorum. Add details about each role's responsibilities.

The Traditional Ladder

4
Consul
Role details:
Minimum age:
Number:
3
Praetor
Role details:
Minimum age:
Number:
2
Aedile
Role details:
Minimum age:
Number:
1
Quaestor
Role details:
Minimum age:
Number:

Roles Outside the Traditional Ladder

Tribune of the Plebs
Role details:
Minimum age:
Number:
Censor
Role details:
Minimum age:
Number:
Dictator
Role details:
Minimum age:
Number:

Extension Questions

1. What was the minimum gap between holding magistracies called?
2. Which position in the cursus honorum was optional?
3. Name one person from the Late Republic who broke the rules of the cursus honorum.