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When Julius Caesar crossed this river, it meant war.
What is the Rubicon?
Why did Carthage become important to Rome after the punic wars?
It was a major trade center.
The location of Rome influenced civilization there because (name one of the many reasons)
WHAT IS . . .
Located in the center of Italy, so domination of the entire peninsula was easy.
Located in the center of the Mediterranean Sea, so they could control trade in the Mediterranean
15 miles from the sea; Protection from pirates
Located on the Tiber River; Water for irrigation
Surrounded by seven hills, so it could be easily defended.
On the Tiber River, so they could trade along it but far enough inland so a naval attack would not be easy.
This animal is associated with Hannibal and his attack on the Romans. They were with Hannibal during the crossing of the Alps.
What are elephants?
I was the cruelest emperor, accused Christians of burning Rome (ie. "The Great Fire") and had many of them persecuted and killed.
Who is Nero?
300 patricians – members of upper class
Served for life, issued decree
What is the Senate?
There are this many members of the House of Representatives.
What are 435?
What is most associated with the period of Ancient Roman history known as the Pax Romana?
What is it was a time of peace?
There were this many Punic wars?
Three
The city of Rome was built in what modern state/country?
Italy
This forms a natural border at the north of Italy
The Alps
He never called himself king, but he had the absolute power of a king. He ruled from 31 B.C. to 14 A.D. Introduced a stable government
Who is Caesar Augustus?
Elected by senate
Supervised the business of the government
Could serve only 1 one-year term
What are consuls?
The branch of the government executes the laws of the land.
What is the Executive Branch?
"Pax Romana" lasted for . . .
two hundred years.
This country was a naval powerhouse to the south of Rome
Carthage
Controlling this body of water enabled the Roman Empire to spread its influence into Africa and the Middle East.
What is the Mediterranean Sea?
I invaded the Italian peninsula from Carthage (from the north).
Who is Hannibal?
It was rumored that he wanted to appoint his horse consul. He said, “Remember that I have the right to do anything to anybody.”
Who is Caligula?
Why establish a Republic?
Limit the power held by one person
This branch consists of the Supreme Court.
What is the Judicial Branch?
According to legend, Romulus and Remus were my offspring
Mars
The basis for war in this Punic War: Fought to establish control over the strategic islands of Corsica and Sicily
What is the First Punic War?
These were the ancestors of the Romans. They settled the peninsula in 800 B.C. They settled the Tiber River area with 7 hills – which became Rome.
What are Latins?
This Hun general was called the “Scourge of God” by Christians who believed his actions were punishment for sin.
Who is Attila?
He signed his own death warrant when he declared himself dictator for life.
Who is Julius Caesar?
Elected officials who represented plebeians
Protected interests of plebeians
What are tribunes?
This branch makes laws.
What is the legislative branch?
How did the aqueducts a new form of technology impact ancient Rome?
They provided clean water to public baths and water systems in the empire.
Roman Senator Cato the Elder ended every speech with “Carthage must be destroyed." This quote relates to this Punic Wars.
What is the Third Punic War?
They lived north of Rome. They came from Asia Minor. They gave the Romans the alphabet they learned from the Greeks. They brought other ideas, such as the arch, engineering, gods (merged with Roman deities).
What are the Estrucans?
The Huns pushed them into Italy. They conquered Adrianople in 378 AD and Italy and Rome in 410 AD.
Who are the Visigoths?
This philosopher-king said, “Hour by hour resolve firmly . . . to do what comes to hand with correct and natural dignity.” He managed to successfully wage a series of defensive wars across the Empire. He was an expert in imperial administration helping to improve the efficiency of the Empire.
Who is Marcus Aurelius?
supreme power is held by the people and their elected representatives,
has an elected or nominated president rather than a monarch
What is a republic?
The president is part of this branch.
What is the executive branch?