Vocab
a form of government in which citizens elect their leaders
What is a republic?
Two words to describe the Roman army are...
What is professional, strong, well-trained, well-armed?
this means that citizens have a responsibility to their country
What is civic duty?
This first emperor bragged, "I found Rome a city of brick, and I left it a city of marble"
Who is Augustus?
head of government, usually with a limited term in office
What is a consul?
the toe of Italy points here
Where is Sicily?
the Latin word "I forbid"
What is veto?
a political group of three people who share political power
What is a triumvirate?
What is the Colosseum?
government officials who interpret the law and serve as judges
Who are praetors?
Rome fought Carthage for control of Sicily during this
What is the First Punic War?
Who is Hannibal?
he drove his enemies out of Rome and made reforms that he hoped would restore Rome to its former glory
Who was Sulla?
this cruel emperor murdered many people and appointed his horse as consul
Who is Caligula?
an elected official who protects the rights of ordinary citizens
What is a tribune?
people are doing these things in Etruscan frescoes
What are feasting, dancing, and playing music?
these were elected by the Council of Plebs
What are tribunes?
he was stabbed on the Senate floor
Who was Caesar?
this was most important economic activity in the Roman Empire
What is agriculture?
Roman Peace
What is Pax Romana?
A legend about the founding of Rome written by Virgil
What happened in the Third Punic War?
What is Rome finally destroyed Carthage.
Plebians were ordinary citizens such as... (name 2)
What are artisans, shopkeepers, and owners of small farms.