What is the difference between the roman republic and imperial rome?

Rome was an empire long before it was imperial. However, perhaps the key difference that the modern viewer sees between an imperial system and a republic is one of political participation and by extension legitimacy. ... The Roman Republicwas based off a collection of documents that collectively acted as a constitution.

They were the Patriarchs, the founders of the Israel tribes.

Explanation:

They are collectively called the "patriarchs of Judaism" and the period in which they lived is known as the patriarchal era. They had important roles in the Jewish scriptures during and after their lives. Their offspring would lead the formation of the twelve tribes of Israel.