Roman Civilization and Government
Geography
Roman Government and Politics
The People of Rome
Famous People and Events
100

Who was the group of people who most heavily influenced the growth of early Rome?

The Greeks and the Etruscans

100
Italy looks like what shape?
A boot
100

What is the name of the system of government where the people vote for people to represent them and vote for their leaders?

A republic

100

This word means "I forbid" in Latin and denies laws. 

Veto

100
Rome was able to gain more land through a series of wars. What were they called?
The Punic Wars
200

Ruler with absolute power for a few short months in times of crisis. 

Dictator

200

How far was the extent of the Roman REPUBLIC by 218 BC?

Italian Peninsula and Sicily; or Italy 

200
The two most powerful magistrates in Rome
consuls
200

This part of the government advised the consuls, wrote laws, and served for life.

Senate

200
Who did Rome defeat in the Punic Wars? What happened to this state after they were defeated?
Carthage, became a province of Rome
300
The government the Romans created in 509 BC.
A Republic
300

What mountain range runs down the length of Italy, and the mountain range that runs north of Italy?

The Apennines and the Alps

300

The informal agreement between Pompey, Caesar, and Crassus over Rome's army, government, and economy. 

Triumvirate. 

300
Rome's public meeting place.
Forum
300
Who was the great Carthage general who attacked Rome at the Battle of Zama?
Hannibal
400

People in debt and prisoners of war became this.

Slaves 

400

Why was Italy easy to unify?

Because it was made up of low hills, low mountains, and plains. 

400
What was the first code of law adopted by the Roman Republic?
The Twelve Tables
400
What are the names of the two social classes which existed in the Roman Republic? Which was the upper class and which was the lower?
Patricians= upper class Plebeians= lower class
400
According to legends, Rome was founded by who?
The brothers Remus and Romulus
500

How could Roman slaves get out of their slavery?

Through high payments

500

Sicily is located in which major sea, making it a good location for trade?

The Mediterranean

500

Who could veto the senate if laws were unfair to the plebs?(They represented the plebs.)

Tribunes 

500

Girls were named after their....

Father.

500
Who was the former gladiator that led a slave rebellion against Rome?
Spartacus
M
e
n
u