Early Rome
Who first ruled early Rome?
Etruscan kings
Which Roman officials commanded the army?
Consuls
Before 264 B.C.E., what area did Rome take over?
The Italian peninsula
What was the Forum in ancient Rome
A central gathering place
What was one cause of the end of the Roman Republic?
Caesar defeated Pompey
What were wealthy landowning families in Rome called?
Patricians
What was one result of the Conflict of the Orders?
Patricians gave up some power
Rome’s main enemy during the Punic Wars was what city-state?
Carthage
How did many people become enslaved in Rome?
They were captured in war
Why was the Roman Empire difficult to defend?
It had very long borders
Why were plebeians unhappy when the republic first began?
They had no say in making laws
How could a Roman become a tribune?
Be elected by plebeians
What issue first caused war between Rome and Carthage?
Control of Mediterranean trade
Why did emperors provide “bread and circuses”?
To prevent rebellion
What weakness helped lead to Rome’s fall?
No clear way to transfer power
What group set up the Roman Republic?
Patricians
Why did plebeians want laws written down?
So patricians could not change laws whenever they wished
How did Hannibal surprise the Romans
He crossed the Alps with elephants
What type of home did poor Romans usually live in?
Apartments in tall buildings
What building material helped Romans build larger arches?
Concrete
What did plebeians mainly do for Rome in the early republic?
Served as soldiers
Why are both Rome and the United States considered republics?
Citizens elect representatives to make laws
How did Rome build a strong navy?
They copied Carthaginian ship designs
Where would someone eat foods like roasted parrots and honey-covered mice?
At a wealthy Roman’s dinner
Which modern languages developed from Latin?
Spanish and French