A Young Rome
Rome's central location in this body of water provided several geographic advantages
What is the Mediterranean Sea?
This was the name for an individual elected to serve in the Roman Senate
Who are representatives?
Rome fought this Mediterranean empire who had a stronger navy than anyone
Who was the Carthaginian Empire?
Roman citizens were losing their jobs to these individuals who were forced to work for free
What were slaves?
Julius Caesar declared himself this Latin title solidifying his control over Rome for life
What was 'Dictator Perpetuo'
Rome adopted an alphabet and religion from these people. Zeus? Now it's Jupiter
Who are the Greeks?
This was the name for a chief executive within the Roman Republic
Who are consuls?
During the First Punic War, Rome developed one of these to fight on the high seas
What is a navy?
When citizens lose their lands and livelihoods, they enter a state of this
What is homelessness
60 members of this group met in secret to plan the assassination of Caesar
What was the Senate?
Rome adopted the fashion styles from these people. Toga party at the Animal House!
Who are the Etruscans?
This was the name for chief justices within the Roman Republic?
Who are Praetors?
The First Punic War was fought over control of this now Italian-owned island
What is Sicily?
These sibling senators tried to reform the government and ultimately were killed for their proposals
Who are the Gracchi Brothers?
Following Caesar's death, this relative became the first Emperor of Rome
Who was Octavian/Augustus?
These were the wealthy, land-owning elites of Roman society
Who are patricians?
This newly formed group in the Republic gave plebeians a voice in the Senate
What was the Council of Plebs?
This Carthaginian general fought with war elephants during the Second Punic War
Who was Hannibal?
Generals recruited homeless citizens promising these three things
What was pay, plunder, and property?
In the Roman Empire, power was concentrated in the hands of one of these individuals
What was an emperor?
These were the common citizens of Rome who had voting rights
Who are plebeians?
This Roman law code was revolutionary for creating universal standards of justice
What was the Law of Nations?
The Third Punic War saw the destruction of this North African city
What was Carthage?
This alliance was formed between Pompey, Crassus, and Caesar out of frustration of Senate corruption
What was the First Triumvirate?
The Roman Empire entered a golden age known as 'Pax Romana' meaning what?
What was 'Roman Peace'?