Origins of Rome
The number of kings Rome had before create a Republic
Seven
Large groups that gathered to vote on ideas and policies
Assemblies
Something a Roman citizen might eat on a daily basis
Breads, cheeses, grapes, olives, seafood
The sea both Rome and Carthage wanted control of
The Mediterranean
Many citizens grew upset because the gap between the __________ and the __________ grew
Patricians and Plebians
This social class had a majority of the power despite being about 1% of the population.
Patricians
This person would be put in charge in case of an emergency situation and would have complete authority for six months.
Dictator
What type of religion did most Romans practice?
Paganism, beliefs in multiple gods or goddesses in charge of natural effects
In what ways did the Romans adapt and overcome challenges in the First Punic War?
Built a navy, added rams, and created a Corvus so their army could cross from ship to ship
While the Republic was declining, citizens and soldiers became loyal to ____________, not the Senate
Generals
How did the Etruscans influence the Romans
Art, architecture, religion
What forms of the United States government are most similar to Rome's?
Three branches of the government
This group of people had no legal rights and often were treated as property
Slaves
The Roman general responsible for defeating Hannibal and forcing Carthage to surrender
Scipio Africanus
What happened on the Ides of March?
Julius Caesar was assassinated
These two brothers were saved by a wolf and one of them eventually founded Rome
Romulus and Remus
These leaders were in charge of creating various laws and policies. Once elected, they could remain in office for the rest of their lives.
Senate/Senators
Name a place where Roman citizens might hang out or socialize
Markets, public baths
This island was where the First Punic War started
Sicily
Julius's nephew, ___________ would go on to become the first emperor of Rome
Octavian/Augustus
The form of government before Rome established a Republic
Monarchy
Two of these members were selected each year and were in charge of leading the Senate and army
Consuls
What is an Insulae?
Apartment
This man led a bunch of elephants over the Alps to surprise the Romans
Hannibal
Why did many Romans support Julius Caesar despite his announcement of "Dictator for Life?"
He created policies that supported the people such as providing jobs, paying the army, and giving out land to farmers.