Roman Geography
Italy
This was the meeting place for Rome or like their downtown with shops and government buildings
The forum
What mountain range did Hannibal and his elephants cross to attack Rome
The Alps
This person led a slave revolt against the Romans but failed
Spartacus
What year was the first World War fought
1914
Peninsula
This position in the Republic allowed you to serve for life
The Senate
Who was the famous general of Carthage in the 2nd Punic War
Hannibal
The Gracchus brothers were famous for trying to do what>
Give farms to the poor
What famous event caused the USA to join WWII
Pearl Harbor
This other civilization was very close to Rome and was copied by the Romans
The Greeks
The Plebians were what type of people
The last Punic War ended how?
Rome completely destroying Carthage
Expanding the army to poor people and becoming dictators
Germany
All of these were a part of the Roman Republic except for Germany, France (Gaul) Spain, North Africa
This position in the government had two leaders who were similar to our president
Consuls
Describe 3 things that happened to Rome after winning the Punic Wars
Rome Grew
Became the most powerful place in Europe
Won a lot of money
Tyranny or dictatorship
Who did the USA fight against in WWII? Provide three countries
Japan, Germany, Italy
What is the name of the sea to the south of Italy
Mediterranean Sea
What were the 12 tables?
The first written law code of Rome
legions
Rich landowners were able to take land from small farmers so easily because why?
Most farmers were fighting in the army or were unable to compete and sell at the same prices that large farms with slaves could
Hadrian built his famous wall in what country
Britain