Vocabulary
A form of government in which the leader is not a king and certain citizens have the right to vote.
This person fought for land reform and granting land to landless Romans as well as the reduction of unemployment.
Who is TIBERIUS GRACCHUS
It juts into the sea and therefore was a natural crossroads between the eastern and western continents
What is the ITALIAN PENINSULA
The Greeks Influence on Rome included the ________________ ___________________
What is the GREEK ALPHABET
The Etruscan Influence on Rome includes the expansion of ___________ from _________________ to ________________
What is ROME, VILLAGE, CITY
An official of the Roman Republic in charge of enforcing civil law.
What is a PRAETOR
This dictator launched a series of political and social reforms when he was assassinated by a group of nobles in the Senate House
Who is JULIUS CAESAR
These are wide fertile plains that are excellent for farming
Factors that allowed Rome to gain control of the Italian Peninsula included _____________ _____________ and ____________ ______________
What is MILITARY SKILL and SHREWED DIPLOMACY
The biggest threat to the rising Roman state was __________________
Who is CARTHAGE
A commander in chief; the Latin origin of the word emperor
What is an IMPERATOR
A relative of Augustus who was pretentious, self-absorbed, irresponsible, and cruel.
Who is NERO
This river gave Rome access to the sea; the city's position upstream protected it from attack.
What is the TIBER RIVER
Increasing _________ between ____________ _______________ and ____________ ___________ was one of the causes of unrest in the Roman Republic
What is RULERS, TOLERANCE, ARBITRARY EXECUTIONS
When Roman culture spread, along with Latin Language, Greek Culture, and Roman Law
What is the GRECO-ROMAN CIVILIZATION
Wrote satires gently mocking follies and vices of his time and coined the phrase "carpe diem" (seize the day)
Who is HORACE
Situated on these, Rome had an excellent defensive position
What is ROME'S SEVEN HILLS
Two innovations created by the Romans are: _____________ ____________ AND ____________
What is CONCRETE VAULTING and AQUEDUCTS
Two Elements of Roman Religion are that they worshipped ________ and ___________ AND _________ performed ____________.
What is GODS and GODDESSES, PRIESTS, RITUALS
Rivers (Rhine, Danube, Euphrates), Deserts (Sahara, Arabian Desert) are example of
What are NATURAL BOUNDARIES
A ruler that established borders of the Roman Empire, attempted to expand the region, rebuilt many temples, and attempted to restore social order.
Who is AUGUSTUS (OCTAVIAN)
These mountains run down the center of Italy, but they are not so rugged that they divide Italy into isolated communities.
What is the APENNINE MOUNTAIN RANGE
These three factors helped unify the Roman Empire:
1. ____________ and ____________ government
2. _______________ governments
3. Local ___________ of _________ and _________
What is 1) EMPERORS, IMPERIAL 2) PROVINCIAL 3) ADMINISTRATIONS, CITIES, TOWNS
4. Standardized ___________ plan
5. Roman ______________
6. _____________ Language
What is 4) URBAN, 5)LAW, 6) LATIN