Roman Foundations
Who founded Rome, and what violence occurred during its founding?
Who is, "Romulus; he killed his brother Remus in a dispute about founding the city."?
What system of government replaced Rome's monarchy?
What is, "a Republic"?
Who were the Plebeians, and why were they dissatisfied?
Who are, "the commoners; they were excluded from political power by the Patricians."?
Who was Julius Caesar?
Who is, "a military general, member of the Triumvirate, and Dictator for Life."?
What was the outcome of the Punic Wars?
What is, "Rome's victory over Carthage, gaining control of the Mediterranean."?
Who were the Etruscans, and what did they teach the Romans?
Who were, "the dominant culture before Rome; they taught Romans metalworking and architectural engineering, such as the arch."?
How were Roman Consuls chosen, and how long did they serve?
Who were, "elected officials serving for one year to prevent concentration of power."?
What was the Conflict of the Orders?
What is, "a 200-year struggle where Plebeians fought for and gained political representation."?
What were Julius Caesar's accomplishments in Gaul?
What is, "conquering the region, which is now modern-day France, as well as gaining immense popularity."?
What were Roman colonies, and who lived there?
What are, "settlements of Roman citizens/soldiers; Patricians on conquered lands."?
What language did the Latins contribute, and what languages descended from it?
What is, "Latin; it is the root of Romance languages like Spanish, French, and Italian."?
What is the main difference between the Republic and the Empire?
What is, "the Republic was led by elected officials, while the Empire was ruled by an Emperor."?
Why did the Triumvirate weaken the Senate's power?
What is, "by consolidating power among three leaders, reducing the Senate's influence."?
What happened on March 15, 44 BCE?
What is, "the assassination of Julius Caesar by Senators in an attempt to restore the Republic."?
Why was the Mediterranean Sea valuable?
What is, "it was the center of trade, culture, and natural resources."?
What marked the end of Rome's monarchy, and who was the last king?
What is, "the deposition of Tarquin the Proud in 509 BCE for his cruelty and oppression."?
What role did the Senate play during the Roman Republic?
What is, "a governing body of wealthy, landowning Patricians making decisions for Rome."?
Why did Julius Caesar march on Rome with his army?
What is, "to seize power after the Senate ordered him to return to Rome without his army."?
Who was Octavian, and what title did he take after defeating Antony?
Who is, "Julius Caesar's nephew and heir, later known as Augustus, the first Emperor."?
What happened at the Battle of Actium?
What is, "Octavian defeated Antony and Cleopatra, becoming Rome's sole ruler."?
What does "deposed" mean, and why is it significant to Roman history?
What is, "the removal from power; it describes how Romans replaced monarchy with the Republic."?
What was the Tribune of the Plebs?
What is, "a political office created to represent Plebeians' interests in the Senate."?
How did Augustus avoid being seen as a king?
What is, "by calling himself "First Citizen" to convey equality with Romans."?
What reforms did Augustus implement as Emperor?
What is, "weakening the Senate, reorganizing provinces, strengthening borders, and boosting the economy."?
What is Pax Romana, and why is it significant?
What is, "means Roman Peace in Latin; it was a period of peace and stability during Augustus's reign that lasted over 200 years."?