Roman Society
95% of the Roman population; common people
Plebeians
After Tarquin was exiled, Rome became a ______
Republic
Last king of Rome
Tarquinius Superbus
There were how many Punic Wars?
River that goes through Rome
Tiber
about 5% of the Roman population was made up of these wealthy land owners
Patricians
Twelve Tables
Killed in 44 BC. Declared himself dictator for life before that. Patrician. Consul. General.
Julius Caesar
Punic Wars were fought between what two major groups?
Rome and Carthage
The logo/symbol/abbreviation used for the Res Publica of Rome--the people and the government
SPQR (Senatus Populesque Romanus)
Influence on Culture: Religion, Art, Alphabet
Greeks Influenced the Romans
Which branch of government had two leaders that controlled the army and government functions in the Republic?
Consuls
Took charge after Julius Caesar was assassinated; became the first Roman Emperor
Gaius Octavius/Caesar Augustus (extra 200 if you named both)
Travel through Europe with an army of elephants. Tried to invade Rome after traveling through the Alps.
Hannibal
Representatives elected to speak on behalf of Plebeians
Tribunes
The non-mythical founders of what became the city of Rome.
Latins
Two of the main characteristics of a republic
Voting on leaders to represent citizens, having a constitution (laws) that guide the government, and/or checks and balances in government
According to the story, this man held off Tarquin at the Bridge in 509 BC, leading to the king's exile
Horatius
Roman General who led the defeat of Carthage in the 3rd Punic War
Scipio Africanus
In 494 BC, the Plebeians did this in order to get more political rights
Went on strike
What two things happened after Caesar was assassinated in 44 BC?
Civil Wars and Rise of the Empire (Augustus took over)
Group of 300 patricians who made laws during the Republic
Senate
Remus
What happened to the city state of Carthage after the final Punic War?
Destroyed. Burned to the ground. Citizens enslaved.
Influenced Cuniculus, Arches, and Engineering
Etruscans