The Roman Republic Rises
When did people first settle in Rome?
800 BCE
What is a constitution?
A system of rules by which a government is organized.
What type of society was Rome?
Patriarchal society
What were the three wars Rome fought against Carthage called?
Define: Civil war
War between groups from the same country.
Who built Rome?
Romulus
Why were the tribunes of the plebs so powerful?
They could veto any law, or the action of any magistrate.
What is the MAIN role of women?
To bear and raise children
What lands did Rome control at the end of the Punic Wars?
Western half of the Mediterranean Sea, Greece, and parts of southwest Asia.
Define: Maniple
unit of between 60 to 160 soldiers
How was Rome's location relative to the bodies of water an advantage?
Shipping goods / trading goods
What measure did the Romans take to ensure government officials did not gain too much power?
a. Time in office
b. Use of togas
c. division of patricians and plebeians
d. tradition of the Race of Honors
List the social classes in the Roman republic.
Poor citizens
Enslaved people
As the Romans brought more slaves from conquered lands and replaced the jobs of the poor, this forced the poor community to go where in search for work?
The poor went into the city in search for work.
Define: Consuls
Top officials in the Roman Republic
What was Rome's first form of government?
Monarchy
What does the U.S. government have in common with the ancient Roman government?
a. equal voting rights
b. separation of powers
c. direct democracy
d. advising priests
b. separation of powers
How can an enslaved person gain their freedom in ancient Rome?
They could purchase their freedom or be freed as a reward for being loyal
Who was Julius Caesar and what did he do?
A commander in the Roman army. He took control of Rome as dictator.
Define: Established Religion
an official religion supported by a government
How is a monarchy different from a republic?
In a monarchy, a king or queen holds governmental power. In a republic, citizens vote to elect officials who hold governmental power.
Religious experts
List three things that women could not do in ancient Rome?
vote, attend assemblies, or hold office.
What happened to the Roman army after Marius's reforms.
Define: Provinces
areas within a country or empire