Vocab P1
What was a latifundia
A large farming estates
What is the definition of Dictator
A person who has absolute power to rule
Who did Rome fight in the Punic Wars
Carthage
What was one of the 3 ways that physical geography affected the rise of the Roman civilization
1.Rome was centrally located in the Mediterranean region.
2.Mountain passes connected Italy to other civilizations
3.Rome had a mild and sunny climate and fertile farmland.
What was a patrician
The ruling class of ancient rome
What was a plebian
Ordinary citizens of ancient rome
Who were the Generals involved in the second punic wars. Be sure to specify which side of the war they were on
Scipio-Rome
Hannibal-Carthage
What was one of the three ways that physical geography affected the rise of Roman Civilization?
1.Rome was centrally located in the Mediterranean region.
2.Mountain passes connected Italy to other civilizations
3.Rome had a mild and sunny climate and fertile farmland.
What was a legion
Large groups of Roman soldiers
What is the definition of republic
A form of government where citizens elect their leaders
Who was Julius Caesar and what was he famous for
Julius Caesar was known as a military leader and Rome’s most famous dictator. He was viewed as a good leader by the lower classes of Rome.
What was one of the three ways that physical geography affected the rise of Roman Civilization?
1.Rome was centrally located in the Mediterranean region.
2.Mountain passes connected Italy to other civilizations
3.Rome had a mild and sunny climate and fertile farmland.
What is the definition of triumvirate
3 rulers who share equal power
What is the definition of Consul
head of a government, usually with a limited term in office
Why did ancient people choose to settle in the area of Italy
Italy has attracted settlers for thousands of years because of its central location and mild climate.
What is the definition of Tribune
An elected government officials who defends the rights of Roman citizens.
What was the Roman Confederation
A law that gave conquered Roman people citizenship.
When was Romes first set of laws adopted, and what were they called
The laws were written in 451 BC and they were called the twelve tables