the extension of a nations power over lands is called ?
What is imperialism
100
What laws were displayed in the Forum?
What is Allowed plebeians to know their rights.
Over time gainded more rights.
Eventually allowed to elect own representative.
Senate open to plebeians.
100
How did the latifundia lead to the decline of the Roman Empire?
They could not compete, fell into debt, and were forced to sale land.
Gap between rich and poor widens >>result>> riots
200
who founded Rome ?
What is Romulus and Remus
200
what tribe ousted the last roman emperor in 476 AD ?
What is odoacer
200
What are three concepts of Roman Law?
What is
Innocent until proven guilty
Right to defend self
Careful examination by a judge
200
What are citizen soldiers with their own weapons called?
Phalanx
300
who won the power struggle after Caesars death ?
What is Octavian (Augustus)
300
Who was the emperor that moved the capital from Rome to Byzantium and named it after himself ?
What is constantine
300
What are two reforms Caesar pushed through as a dictator?
What is
Gave poor people public lands
Programs of public works to employ jobless
300
What was one of Caesar's contributions to modern society?
365 day calendar
400
who divided the empire between east and west ?
What is Octavian & Anthony
400
Who fought in the Punic Wars?
What is rome and carthage
400
Why would the lower class be sad about Caesar's death?
What is consider him a god and was very supportive. Reforms helped his appeal to lower classes
400
How did geography make it easier to unite the roman republic than Greece ?
What is
Apennines Mts - low lying so present few barriers .
fertile plains provided good farm land to support a growing populations.
400
why did roman senate feared Caesar ?
What is the roman senate feared that Caesar would declared himself king of Rome
500
name the brothers who tried to reform the empire ?
What is Gracchus brothers Tiberius and Gaius
500
What were the roles of the Senate, Consuls, and Dictators during the Republic?
What is
Senate- advice gov. officals
Consuls- runs the gov. and leads Roman army into battle
Dictator- rules the people
500
List four long term causes of decline.
Political
Social
Economic
Military
500
How did Romans treat conquered people ?
What is
acknowledge roman leaders
pay taxes and send soldiers .
let keep customs ,money,and gov.
created supports for Rome among conquered people .