Beginnings
This neighboring civilization colonized Rome. Hint: Zeus's home
Who are the Greeks?
These were the two top officials in the Roman Republic, elected for a one-year term.
Who were the consuls?
These were the wealthy, landowning class in early Roman society.
Who were the patricians?
This war was started due to Rome and Carthage wanting control of North Africa and the Mediterranean Sea.
What is the Punic Wars?
Which group was able to buy and earn their freedom.
Look at the study guide
Who were the enslaved?
Rome is located on this continent.
What is Europe?
This group of wealthy and powerful men advised the consuls and later became very influential
What was the Senate?
Organizing government powers into 3 separate groups or branches
What is separation of powers?
This famous Carthaginian general crossed the Alps with elephants to attack Rome.
Who is Hannibal?
This group held most of the power in the Roman Republic.
Who are the Senate?
A government ruled by a king or queen is called.
What is monarchy?
These officials were elected to protect the rights of the plebeians, or common people.
Who were the tribunes?
A government where citizens elect representatives to make decisions for them.
What is a republic or representative government?
Consul Marius created a new type of army one loyal to generals and not the government.
What is the professional military?
List the four democratic principles of the Roman Republic. That we use today.
What are separation of powers, republic, rule of law, and civic duty.
Who are the Eructscan?
In times of great emergency, this temporary leader with absolute power could be appointed.
Who was a dictator?
The idea that citizens have a responsibility to help their community.
What is civic duty?
This powerful general marched his army on Rome, leading to a civil war.
Who was Julius Caesar?
The Twelve tables is based on this democratic principle.
What is rule of law?
Rome overthrew their kings and became what?
What is a roman republic?
These were the common citizens of Rome, including farmers, merchants, and artisans.
Who were the plebeians?
The idea that the law applies to everyone fairly and everyone must follow the law.
What is rule of law?
The assassination of this leader is often considered a major turning point in the end of the Roman Republic.
Who was Julius Caesar?
What allowed Rome to go on to become the most powerful empire in the region after the final defeat of Carthage?
A. Rome copied Hannibal’s strategies in order to increase the power of their military.
B. Rome developed a navy that was strong enough to challenge surrounding countries..
C. Rome had more military strength to devote to conquering and controlling other territories.
D. Rome was confident from the victory over Carthage and wanted to challenge surrounding countries.
What is C?