Rome Geography
What mountain range protected the romans?
The Alps
Who advised the leaders throughout all 3 phases of government?
The senate
What are plebeians?
"From the common people"
Common, Poor, 'Have-nots'
What was one (or more) social problem that contributed to the fall and decline of Rome?
Roman citizens lost their patriotism and interest in serving Rome.
What name came to mean 'emperor'?
Caesar
What sea surrounded rome on three sides?
The Mediterranian
The king
What are patricians?
Rich, Wealthy, 'Haves'
What was one (or more) economic problem that contributed to the fall and decline of Rome?
High taxing, number of poor people increasing.
What was the role of a rich woman in Roman society?
Teach daughters how to care for a household, obey laws, pay taxes, take care of household needs
What river valleys did the romans get food and water from?
The Tiber and Po river valleys
Who ruled the roman Republic?
Why did the plebeians start riots?
Because they were denied rights, starving, and loosing their jobs
What was one (or more) military problem that contributed to the fall and decline of Rome?
Lack of discipline, too reliant on German troops, Soldiers loyal to money, not people.
What was the role of a rich man in Roman society?
Serve in military, teach sons about citizenship, pay taxes, obey laws
Where was Rome located?
The Italian peninsula
Who ruled the roman empire?
The emperor
Why did government officials in the Roman Republic not want reform?
Because they would lose power.
What was one (or more) political problem that contributed to the fall and decline of Rome?
Corrupt courts, the way the government system was designed.
What was the role of a poor man in Roman society?
Serve in military, obey laws, pay taxes
What did the romans have that allowed them to make concrete?
Volcanic Ash
What was a crucial flaw with the way the roman government was designed during the roman empire?
What did the Gracchi brothers do?
They tried giving land and grain to the poor (tried to reform Rome)
Name one (or multiple) factor(s) that led to the fall and decline of Rome.
Greed, violence, tyranny, and lack of compromise.
What was the role of a poor woman in Roman society?
Obey laws, pay taxes, take care of household needs