Punic wars
How many wars were there in the Punic wars?
3
What was the name of the Roman army's fighting formation?
(Hint!: Think of a turtle)
Testudo
What were consuls and how many did a government have?
They lead the government and army.
2 consuls were in a government.
How many leaders are in a triumvirate?
3
What cities fought in the Punic wars
Carthage and Rome
What is a siege?
A military operation that cuts off a city from getting outside supplies and communication.
What ability did tribunes have?
They could veto laws.
Who controlled the Roman empire?
Julius Caesar.
What animals were used in the Punic wars and why?
Elephants were used to scare the enemy
What siege machines were typically used?
Catapults, battering rams, and siege towers.
How many members were in a Senate and what did the Senate do?
300 members.
The Senate passed laws.
What did Caesar do to gain the title of absolute ruler?
He won the civil war.
What were the names of the Carthage general and the Roman general?
Scipio and Hannibal
What is an auxiliary soldier?
A soldier who was recruited from provinces.
What was a dictator?
A temporary leader who lead the government and army during emergencies.
After Julius Caesar died, who took over the Roman empire?
His nephew, Octavian.
Why were the wars started and what was the result?
Rome wanted more control of the mediterranean sea.
Rome won the Punic wars and became a big empire.
What were the benefits of joining the army?
Free from poverty, free room, and retirement either gave money or a small plot of farmland.
What were the twelve tables?
A set of rules that protected citizens from inequality.
What does Pax Romano mean?
Roman peace.