Definition
Forum- open area in a Roman city filled with public buildings, templates, and markets.
What is the definition for Veto
Veto- stop or cancel of a govenment official or body
What is the definition for Paterfamilias
Paterfamilias- oldest man in a Roman family who held absolute power over his family
What is the definition for Civil War
Civil War- war between the groups from the same country
In what ways were the roman assemblies democratic
Each Roman male citizen in the assemblies were able to select the magistries
What is the definition for republic
Republic- form of government in which citizens have the right to vote and elect officials
What is the definition for Magistrate
Magistrate- government official who enforces the law
What is the definition for Villa
Villa- large country home
What is the definition for Agustus
Agustus- a title used by the roman emperors meaning venerable of greatly honered person
What were the three branches of government
Aristocratic, Democratic, and Monarchical
What is the definition for Legion
Legion- basic unit of the roman army, consisiting of 4,500-5,000 heavily armed soilders
What is the definition for Toga
Toga- garment that adult men wore wrapped around their bodies as a symbol of Roman citizenship
What is the definition for Established Regions
Established Regions- official religion suported by the govenment
Describe Italy's geography. How did it help Rome unite the peninsula
The Alps , has a big river and plains. It is also the shape of a boot.
What did wealthy and poor romans have in common
They had the right to vote and the respected gods and godesses
What is the definition for Maniple
What is the definition for Consul
Consul- one of the two top officials and military leaders in the Roman Republic
What is the definition for Empire
Empire- state containing several countries or territories
What three groups of people settled in Rome
Greeks, Romans, Etruscans
what didi United States government have in common with the ancient government of the Roman Republic
The United States govenment and the roman government both have a senate
What is the definition for Constitution
Constitution- a sysytem of basic rules and princepels by which a government is organized
What is the definition for Patriachal Society
Patriachal Society- a society in which money men rule their famillies, and people trace their orgins through male ancestors.
What is the definition for Province
Province- territorythat is under control of a larger country
Starting eith octavion, roman emperors took the title of what?
Agustus
After winning civial wars, what did Sulla and Ceasar do?
Sulla ruled as a dictator for a year then ritired. Ceasear took control of Rome and helped the poor. But he wanted to make himself dictator for life.