Early Rome
What is the Italian peninsula
A boot - shaped area of land in the mediterranean sea
What were two symbols of Roman kings?
Purple border togas and fasces
What three things did the Romans build?
Carthage
Where did the fight mostly take place?
The Romans and Carthaginians fought mostly on water.
What did Romulus and Remus city did build?
Rome
How many kings did Rome have?
Rome had seven kings before they changed their government.
What were the Roman roads made of?
They were made of sand, gravel, and concrete.
What did Rome and Carthage fight over?
They wanted to trade with the same cities. Rome wanted more land and power.
What are soldiers called who fight on water?
Soldiers who fight on water are called a navy.
Who are the patricians?
They were wealthy (or rich) landowners.
Did the Romans change to a democracy like Greece?
What did aqueducts do?
They carried water into the city from great distances.
What was Carthage's advantage?
The Carthaginians had a navy.
Who was the General of Carthage's soldiers?
The Carthage General was Hannibal.
Who are the plebeians?
They were the common people.
What was a consul?
Two people who led Rome.
What did the Romans use the water that came from the aqueducts for?
Water was important for drinking, cooking and public baths.
What was the name of the wars between Carthage and Rome?
The Punic Wars
Who was the Roman General?
The Roman General was Scipio.
Where did the Etruscans live?
In the northern part of Italy, near the mountains.
Who was allowed to vote?
Only the patrician (rich, wealthy) men.
How did the Romans entertain themselves?
Theater, chariot races, and gladiator fights.
Was it a long war or a short war?
It was a very long war that lasted over a hundred years.
What was Hannibal's idea to attack the Romans?
He surprised the Romans by fighting on land with elephants.