Punic Wars
Which war began when Rome declared war after Carthage attacked on of Rome's allies?
What is the First Punic War?
What powerful branch controlled finances, passed laws, and oversaw foreign affairs?
What is the Senate?
Plebians gained access to written laws called...
What are the Twelve Tables?
Wealthy Romans gained power by buying votes from which group?
Who are the plebeians?
Which philosophy taught that fate governs all things?
What is Stoicism?
Which war included Hannibal's famous march over the Alps with elephants?
What is the Second Punic War?
Two patricians who led the army and served as supreme judges?
Who are the consuls?
What new power allowed plebian leaders to block unfair laws?
What is Veto power?
This emperor divided the empire into two halves.
Who is Theodosius I? (Western half fell to barbarians)
Which philosophy taught that happiness comes from freedom from fear?
What is Epicureanism?
Rome built ships with a plank and spike to board enemy vessels. Which Punic War is this?
What is the First Punic War?
This assembly voted on laws, declared war, and elected government leaders.
What is the Assembly of Centuries?
Plebeians eventually gained the ability to marry which group?
Who are the patricians?
Soldiers weakened the empire by giving loyalty to whom instead of to Rome?
Who are their commanders?
Christians believe the goal of life is to do what?
What is give glory and praise to God?
Which Punic War ended with Carthage being completely destroyed after three years of siege?
What is the Third Punic War?
This group had the most influence in the early republic.
What is the Senate?
These common people won the right to be elected as consuls.
Who are the Plebeians?
A major cause of Rome's mortal decline was a lack of respect for what?
What is human life?
This emperor persecuted Christians by putting them to death.
Who is Nero?
Scipio defeated Hannibal after Hannibal rushed home to defend Carthage. Which war was this?
What is the Second Punic War?
This branch acted "in place of a king" with equal authority shared by two leaders.
Who are the consuls?
This was the name of the plebeians' own lawmaking body.
What is the Plebeian Assembly?
Name two major problems that contributed to Rome's collapse.
What is financial strain, ambitious generals, and disrespect for life?
On Pentecost, this apostle preached and about three thousand people were baptized.
Who is Peter?