Geography of Ancient Rome
What is the definition of a legend?
A legend is a popular story that is real but not authenticated
Who were Patricians?
They were wealthy land owners who held high government positions
What led to the conflict in Rome?
Differences between rich and poor society
What was the largest class in Rome?
The largest population were slaves they made of 1/3 of it.
What is the definition of Pax Romana
which means roman peace was the tie of Augustus reign, because the beginning was full of peace and stability.
Who is Aeneas?
hero of the Trojan War settled in Italy after Troy was destroyed
Who were plebeians?
They could vote but could not hold government office.
Who was sulla
Sulla fought fought for the plebeian in the civil war and won only to become a dictator after.
What religious beliefs did Roman’s hold?
Worshiped hundreds of spirits and household gods. Borrowed Etruscan rituals and Greek gods.
Ho was the family in the society organized
The father was the owner of the household,the women had more freedom in Athens but were still wanted to tidy up the house. Also the poor boys learned at home rich boys went to private schools and girls learned at home
Who were Romulus and Remus ?
Romulus and Remus were the descendants of Aeneas
What were the twelve Tables?
These were the rights and duties of the citizens
Who was Julius Caeser?
He was the roman general who became the general after Sulla was
What was life like in Roman Cities
Tough for the poor and luxurious for the rich
Why was Rome location so favorable?
It had good farmland,mild climate and strategic location
What is an Republic?
A republic is a government in which the people elect their own leaders
How did Rome expand?
By the Punic wars
Who was Cicero?
Cicero was the most famous speaker in Rome and did not trust Caeser
Aqueducts
brought fresh water from lakes and rivers into by arched bridges
what was the tripartite system?
The tripartite system consisted of legislative,judicial and executive. Judicial was eight judges that served for a year and oversaw the court. legislative was 300 members that advised leaders. Executive was led by two councils,commanded an army and led government for one year
What was life like for the early Romans?
Life was difficult because most people were farmers
What were the Punic Wars?
The Punic Wars were a series of three long wars against Carthage, a trading city in North Africa
What to Rome after Caesars death
Augustus came to power and Rome became an empire
Roman Colosseum
people watched gladiators fight to the death it was pleasant distraction from everyday life
What was denarius?
Silver coins that made trading easier