Influence on Rome
What was one thing the Greeks taught Rome to farm
Olives, grapes
What does Veto mean
To reject
What were gladiators mostly made up of
War prisoners and slaves
Where was the city of Rome built
Modern day Italy
Where was the center of the town located
at the Forum
What were some things the Etruscans taught Rome to build
Brick buildings, Roads etc.
Who protected the rights of ordinary citizens
Tribunes
What was the Roman battle strategy
To split one large group into smaller groups called legions
Where was Carthage located
On the shores of North Africa
Where were most political buildings located in Roman cities
At the Forum
Who were considered the first Romans
The Latins
The ruling class of Rome
Patricians
What were the common weapons that a Roman Soldier used
Spear and shield
What was the mountain range that protected Rome from attacks
The Alps
What were the fronts of Roman houses used for
To rent out or used as shops
What was the language the Latins spread around Rome
Latin
The ordinary citizens of Rome
Plebians
What were some weapons a gladiator used
One handed sword, trident and net, trident and shield etc.
What was the river that went near Rome
The Tiber River
What was the most important thing to a Roman
Family
What did Rome not like about the Etruscans
They ruled Rome with a king
The highest political power in Rome, usually with a limited term in office
Consul
Could gladiators earn their freedom
Yes
Where was Greece located
to the south of Italy, pointed to it by its heel
Who was the leader of the family
The oldest, able bodied man in the household.