Roman Government
These were the two Roman leaders who served for one year.
What are the Consuls?
These were wealthy and powerful Romans.
Who were the Patricians?
This military force helped Rome conquer and control more land.
What is the Roman army?
What happened to many small Roman farmers as wealthy Romans bought larger farms?
They struggled to compete and make a living.
This Roman general conquered much of Gaul.
Who is Julius Caesar?
This powerful group advised the government and helped make important decisions.
What is the Senate?
These were common Romans, including farmers, workers, and soldiers.
Who were the Plebeians?
Rome fought this civilization in three major wars called the Punic Wars.
What is Carthage?
What was one major result of Rome conquering more land?
Rome became much wealthier and brought in more enslaved people.
Caesar was held hostage by who?
What are Pirates or Terrorists or Enemies of the State
These officials protected the rights of Plebeians.
What are Tribunes?
Plebeians fought for this because they wanted a greater voice in Roman government.
What are more rights and political power?
This famous Carthaginian general crossed the Alps with elephants.
Who is Hannibal?
Why did the gap between rich and poor grow larger in Rome?
Wealthy Romans gained more land and money while many small farmers struggled.
Caesar crossed this river with his army, beginning a civil war.
What is the Rubicon River
This word means to say "no" to a government decision.
What is a veto?
Name one right Roman citizens had.
What is voting or participating in government?
Rome's victory over Carthage helped Rome become this in the Mediterranean.
What is the strongest power?
Why were powerful Roman generals dangerous to the Republic?
Soldiers became loyal to their generals, giving those generals the power to challenge the government.
Caesar eventually became this, giving him enormous power over Rome.
What is dictator for life?
During an emergency, Rome could give this leader extra power to deal with the crisis.
What is a dictator?
Name one responsibility Roman citizens had.
What is serving in the army or helping Rome?
Explain how Rome's expansion could be both good and bad for Rome.
Rome became wealthier and more powerful, but expansion also increased inequality, brought more enslaved people, and hurt many small farmers.
How did Rome’s expansion help create problems for the Republic?
Expansion brought wealth and enslaved people, hurt small farmers, increased inequality, and helped powerful generals gain influence.
Caesar was assassinated in 44 BCE by a group of senators. Name TWO of the men involved.
Who were Brutus and Cassius