Name of the river that provided a form of nutrition and defense for the people in Italy
What is the Tiber River?
100
Two chief officials who ruled the Roman assembly.
Who are the consuls?
100
Plebeian rebellion led to the election of special plebeian officers, who could attend Senate meetings but not vote.
Who are the tributes?
100
First Roman dictator.
Who is Lucius Sulla?
200
Shape of the Italian peninsula
What is a boot?
200
A public place where people could meet and exchange goods and ideas.
What is a forum?
200
Emergency ruler of no more than 6 months who had complete authority over Roman affairs.
Who is the dictator?
200
To reject or refuse to agree to.
What is "veto"?
200
Roman general who used his military experience and power to frightened the Roman Senate. He ended up proclaiming himself dictator for life.
Who is Julius Caesar?
300
The type of land the ancient Romans used because it was fertile
What is arable land?
300
Sole founder of Rome.
Who is Romulus?
300
The governing body that advised the consuls to act and make decisions.
Who are the Senate?
300
Laws posted by the Patricians in the public forum so that Plebeians could not complain about "breaking the law."
What are the Twelve Tables?
300
Day Julius Caesar was killed by his Senate.
What is the Ides of March?
400
Feature in Italy aided to the fertile land
What is an extinct volcano?
400
Ancient Romans rebelled against these people who ruled Rome for over 100 years.
Who are the Etruscans?
400
Ruling and upper class in ancient Rome. They were the descendants of Rome's first settlers.
Who are the Patricians?
400
Series of 3 wars between Carthage (n. Africa) and Rome, that resulted in the loss of Carthaginian life. Main leaders included Scipio and Hannibal. Many prisoners became Roman slaves.
What are the Punic Wars?
400
Person who defeated Mary Anthony and Cleopatra. He led Roman Peace.
Who is Augustus?
500
First people of the Italian Peninsula
Who are the Latins?
500
Form of government Romans formed where all free men would form an assembly to make decisions about the government.
What is a republic?
500
Rome's lower class, that included the farmers, merchants, soldiers, and craftworkers.
Who are the plebeians?
500
Two brothers who attempted to help the poor. They were killed for going against the Roman government.