What was the purpose of the 'Forum' in the Roman Republic? A. It was the divider between the living and the dead
B. It was the place where gladiators trained
C. it was tool used to lift the heavy blocks for the arches
D. It was the place where the Roman government met and ran the Republic

The Roman Forum was the scene of public meetings, law courts, and gladiatorial combats in republican times and was lined with shops and open-air markets. Under the empire, when it primarily became a centre for religious and secular spectacles and ceremonies, it was the site of many of the city’s most imposing temples and monuments.

definitely a for sure. ill see and update if i get the answer