History
What made Rome grow?
military success made the area grow
Why were Roman laws similar to American laws?
they were displayed for all to read, similar to the constitution
Name one popular tale
The wolf story (Romulus and Remus), The Trojan horse (Aeneas)
Plebeians elected _______
tribunes
Who wrote the “sequel” to Homer’s Odyssey?
Virgil
How many wars did Carthage and Rome have during the Punic Wars?
3
Why was Rome‘s government changed?
Plebeians didn’t think it was equal
Who were the Etruscans?
people who were taught by Greeks, and then taught Romans
what did Gaius want to do?
create farms that sold foods at a cheaper price so the poor could have some
What did Romans usually add in their structures?
arches
What were the three main things the Forum were used for?
A hangout spot, shopping, and listening to speeches.
Patricians are…..
wealthy landowners that held all political power
Who always ends up in charge?
the wealthy
How many years was Hannibal winning the wars?
15 years
what did Roman’s use to build their structures?
concrete
what animal did Hannibal lead over the alps to attack Rome?
elephants
How long did a dictator rule for?
6 months
Who was Cicero?
A speaker who wanted generals power to decrease, and put more with the senate
Art made of colored tiles
mosaics
Developed a more accurate ______
calander
Who was Tulius Caesar?
a general who got popular by his success, and became a part of politics.
The high-heeled boot is also called the….
Italian Peninsula
What was Caesar most known for?
What were the Roman languages? (Hint: there are 5)
Italian, French, Spanish, Portuguese, and some English
Who was Galen?
a greek surgeon that made medical advancements