Who were the earliests inhabitants of Italy?
Latins
The early Latins settled near what river?
The Tiber River
The three major wars between Rome and Carthage were called the ________ Wars.
Punic
The penninsula of Italy is shaped like a ______.
boot
Who was killed by a group of senators after his own friends turned on him?
Julius Caesar
Phoenicians, Greeks, and Etruscans inhabited the Italian __________________.
Penninsula
Which of the three wars began with Carthage violating the treaty with Rome?
The 2nd Punic War
Name the two social groups in Rome.
Plebeians and Patricians
Which civilization was known to be advanced and had a Hellenistic culture?
Etruscans
The Punic Wars began with Rome and Carthage both wanting control of what city?
Sicily
Which war resulted in Rome capturing and destroying Carthage?
The 3rd Punic War
What was the most powerful branch of Roman Government?
The Senate
Who was a faithful friend to Julius Caesar?
Antony
What was the first Italian City developed?
Rome
In 60 BC, three men formed an alliance called the ________________.
Triumvirate
What were the leaders of the Tribal Assembly called?
Tribunes
What Roman leader was popular with the Senate for his accomplishments (which included ridding the Mediterranean of pirates)?
Pompey
From what country did Hannibal begin his march to Rome?
Spain
In 44 BC, what was March 15th called?
The Ides of March
What is a tribe?
group of people who share common ancestors and culture