Roman Republic
Which section of the Aristocratic Republic is the lawmaking body that advises the consuls?
Senate
Rome and Carthage battled for control of what region
Mediterranean
Two men who had an alliance with Julius Caesar to scheme and take power
Pompey and Crassus
What year did Caesar become dictator for life?
44 BCE
Which section of the Aristocratic Republic is made up of large bodies of citizens that elect the consuls?
Assembly
At the end of the wars, what city was defeated and destroyed?
Carthage
General of Carthage who grew up hating Rome; lead his troops on a dangerous trek across the Alps
Hannibal
What did Caesar rename after himself?
The month of Julius (July)
Which section of the Aristocratic Republic is made up of two people, one patrician and one plebeian, who are expected to follow the Senate’s advice?
Consul
Hannibal trekked across what with his troops in the winter?
The Alps
According to the legend of Rome’s creation, who founded the city?
Remus and Romulus
Caesar put his face on what?
Roman Silver Coins
What group of people fought for representation in the Aristocratic Republic?
Plebeians
How did the Punic Wars begin?
Rome helped Sicily defend itself from Carthage
The general and dictator who crossed the Rubicon and paved the way for the Roman Empire
Caesar
What is something Caesar planned to improve?
expand Roman citizenship, reduce corruption, improve the court system, and help people avoid debt
How did the Greeks conquer the Romans?
The Romans fell in love with Greek culture in the places that they conquered. Romans began to imitate Greek art, literature, architecture, and philosophy.
What were some (2 or more) benefits of being a Roman soldier?
They could bring home valuable items that they took from people they conquered
They received land in return for their army service;
It was a great honor to be in the Roman army
Why did Rome want to destroy Carthage?
Carthage had power in the trading region of the Mediterranean region
Ancient trading civilization from the coast of North Africa
Phoenician
What brought about Julius Caesar’s fall from power?
-people held grudges and disliked him for the civil wars and for destroying the Republic;
-Caesar ordered the Senate to make him dictator for life
-Senators were plotting his assassination
How did the Romans conquer the Greeks?
-conquered the Hellenistic kingdoms, including Greece -became the dominant power in the Mediterranean.