Founding of Rome
Roman Republic
Punic Wars
Triumvirates
Roman Empire
100

On what sea is Rome located?

Mediterranean Sea

100

What are the 3 branches of the Roman Republic?

Legislative

Executive

Judicial

100

Who were the Punic Wars between?

Rome and Carthage

100

Who were the members of the First Triumvirate?

Caesar

Crassus

Pompey

100

What are the Roman exports?

Wine

Olive oil

200

Who founded Rome?

Romulus

200

How many consuls are there? Why?

2

So that one person does not have too much power

200

What was being fought over in the Punic Wars?

Control over the Mediterranean

200

What type of leader did Caesar name himself after he won the civil war?

Dictator

200

What are examples of "bread and circus"?

Grain

Building of public works

Gladiator games, chariot races, etc.

300

Why was it important that Rome was located in the center of the Mediterranean Sea?

Trade easily

Conquest over territories

Control over the Mediterranean

300

How long does the Senate serve for?

For life

300

What is the Fabian Strategy?

Not engaging in direct battle

300

Why did the Senate consider Caesar to be dangerous?

Military command

Popular with the people

300

What were women not able to do in Rome?

Participate in politics

400

What type of government was Rome under the Etruscans?

Monarchy

400

Who was a citizen of Rome?

Any man or woman of Roman birth

400

What are the military strategies employed throughout the Punic Wars?

Ambush

Siege

Flanking

Fabian Strategy

400

Who were the members of the Second Triumvirate?

Octavian

Mark Antony

Lepidus

400

What did the good emperors share in common?

Pax Romana

Decreased the Senate's power

Building of public works and created reforms for the people


500

What was significant about Tarquin the Proud?

Corrupt

Last king

500

What are the qualifications to serve in the Republic?

Male

Roman citizen

Age minimum

500

What are the outcomes of the Punic Wars?

Carthage was destroyed (and salted)

Surviving Carthaginians were sold into slavery

Rome became the dominant force in the Mediterranean

500

Where did Augustus get his support?

Senate
Military
People

500

What are some Roman inventions and technological improvements?

Aqueducts, stone, roads, concrete, arches, bridges, etc.

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