Patricians and Plebeians
Who were the patricians?
The wealthiest class of people in Rome who were able to hold any government office.
Who were the last monarchs (kings) of Rome?
The Etruscans (Tarquins).
What did the Romans build everywhere they went?
Roads!
How was the organization of Greece different from Rome?
What are the names of the twins that "founded" Rome?
Romulus and Remus.
Who were the plebeians?
They were the majority of the population who could not hold office until they went on strike.
Why didn't the Romans want kings when they created a republic?
They didn't want anyone in power for too long or to abuse their power.
What did the Romans do with books?
Bind them!
What happened after Alexander the Great died?
His generals all fought for power across the conquered territory.
What is the area where Rome was founded called?
Latium.
What were the Twelve Tables and why were they important?
They were a set of written laws that ensured that everyone was treated the same under the law.
What were the consuls?
They were elected representatives in the government who functioned as the head. They had to be patrician and could only be in office for one year.
What was the first major stadium in the world? How did it contribute to our culture of sports today?
The Colosseum in Rome was the largest stadium in the world for many years and brought with it the idea of a giant public spectacle devoted to sports.
What was education like in ancient Rome?
(Mostly) boys learned from teachers or tutors in private homes. They learned subjects like reading, writing, math, literature and poetry. Some went on to learn law, rhetoric and public speaking.
Which groups of people were influences on the Romans?
The Greeks and the Etruscans.
What are some rights that the plebeians gained from 494-287 BCE?
They were granted their own assembly to vote on legislation (laws), they were allowed to marry patricians, they could have government positions.
What was a dictator in ancient Rome?
It was a temporary position where someone was put in charge for up to six months in a time of crisis.
How does the Roman language relate to modern languages?
Latin is the root of many words in many languages.
What are the aqueducts and why were they important?
Aqueducts are channels that allow water to be transported from a reservoir to a city. They allowed cities to grow and for cities to have better sanitation.
Why were the Romans shrewd rulers?
They allowed the people in the places they conquered a chance at living peacefully if they paid taxes and provided soldiers. Some people could even obtain Roman citizenship. This made it less likely that these places would rebel against Rome.
What was the class of people who were above slaves but lower than plebeians?
Freed slaves!
How many branches did the Roman government have? What were they and what did they do?
The Executive Branch: Ran the government and military
The Legislative Branch: Made laws
The Judicial Branch: Enforced and interpreted laws
What did Rome do differently with their military?
They created the first medical corps called medicus who were responsible for treating injured legionaries.
What was the war fought between Cleopatra of Egypt and Rome? When was it?
Trick Question! What is Mr. Stiles' least favorite football team?
Arsenal!