Founding of Rome
Who was Aeneas?
He was a Trojan soldier who is considered to be the “Father of Rome”.
He was the father of Romulus and Remus
How did the Mediterranean Sea help Rome grow?
Centrally located. Easy to travel to Africa, Asia, and Europe.
How is the Roman Republic like the United States government?
Gave the United States its concept of government.
3 branches.
Not having one powerful person.
Citizens' right to vote.
Who fought in the Punic Wars?
Rome and Carthage
What was the First Triumvirate?
When three people (Crassus, Pompey, Julius Caesar) shared equal power.
How did heavy taxes impact the people of Rome?
It drove people into poverty, unemployment became an issue.
Who were Romulus and Remus?
They were twin brothers who are considered to be the “Founders of Rome”.
What's the name of the River that runs through Rome?
The Tiber River.
How did the Roman legal system influence the United States legal system?
Gave the United States its concepts of law.
Innocent until proven guilty,
Right to defend yourself,
All evidence must be examined.
What was the cause of the Punic wars?
Who would control the Mediterranean Sea and control trading on it.
Who turned Rome from a Republic to a dictatorship?
Julius Caesar
When the empire split, what was the new capital?
In the west, Constantinople.
What 2 groups were the biggest influences on Rome?
Greeks and Etruscans
How did the climate of Rome help its civilization?
Provided fertile farmland.
What was the purpose of the Twelve Tables?
Law written down so all citizens are protected equally. All citizens know what is illegal.
What was an effect of the Punic wars?
Rome was now in control of the Mediterranean.
Rome was able to become richer and gain power (and land) all over the Mediterranean.
Rome became the most powerful force in the region.
Why was Julius Caesar killed?
He had declared himself dictator for life.
The Senate did not want to lose control and power to him; they feared he was becoming too powerful.
Who moved the capital from Rome to Constantinople?
Emperor Constantine
How did Romans connect and treat new territories after they took them over?
Created military outposts for protection. Connected them by building roads, treated the people fairly.
What landforms (be specific) helped protect Rome from outside invasions?
Mountains: Alps, Apennines, Water: Mediterranean Sea, Ionian Sea
When was the Roman government turned into a temporary dictatorship?
In times of war or crisis
What country is Carthage in?
Africa
Who is considered to be Rome’s first Emperor?
Caesar Augustus
Why was the size of the Roman Empire a problem that contributed to the empire's fall?
It was too big to defend
Who were Romulus and Remus?
They were twin brothers who are considered to be the “Founders of Rome”.
What people did the Romans get their language from?
The Latin people.
What is the difference between the Plebeians and the Patricians?
The Patricians were the rich and the Plebeians were the poor.
Who won the Punic Wars?
Rome did.
Who was in charge when the Pax Romana began in Rome?
Caesar Augustus.
Which factors led to Rome's fall?
Military - soldiers were more loyal to generals than Rome
Economic- heavy taxes drove people into poverty
Political- Could not transfer power peacefully between emperors
Social- Roman citizens grew lazy