Early Rome
Politics
Military
Geography
Who Dat?
100
The southern tip of the Italian peninsula had been colonized by these people
Who are the Greeks?
100
This term refers to the rights of an individual or group to strike down or block a democratic motion
What is veto?
100
These were a series of wars between the Roman Republic and the North African state of Carthage
What are the Punic Wars?
100
Today, Rome is the capital city of this country
What is Italy?
100
He was assassinated on March 15, 44 BC
Who is Julius Caesar?
200
Rome had fertile soil for agriculture because of the plentiful rivers, but also because of this component in the soil
What is volcanic ash?
200
This term refers to the wealthy, land-owning class in ancient Rome
What is Patrician?
200
This is the smallest group in the Roman military, made up of 100 men
What is the century?
200
The first Punic War saw much fighting between each side's navy. The battles took place in this sea
What is the Mediterranean?
200
He became Rome's first emperor
Who is Caesar Augustus? (Octavian)
300
According to legend, Rome was founded by these twin brothers
Who are Romulus & Remus?
300
The law making body of the Roman Republic
What is the Senate?
300
The largest unit in the Roman military
What is the legion?
300
This is the island that is being kicked by the boot shaped Italian peninsula
What is Sicily?
300
He was part of the second triumvirate, had a romance with Cleopatra and was defeated at the battle of Actium
Who is Mark Antony?
400
These people lived in the Northern part of the Italian peninsula and were ruled by a dynasty of powerful kings
Who are the Etruscans?
400
A set of laws prescribed by the Roman Republic
What are the laws of the 12 tables?
400
In times of war the Roman Senate would appoint one of these to rule for a six month period.
What is a dictator?
400
The city of Rome is situated on this river
What is the Tiber?
400
Both conspirators in Caesar's assassination, they were killed at the Battle of Phillippi
Who are Brutus and Cassius?
500
The name of a powerful Etruscan family
What is Tarquin?
500
The plebeians could elect 2 of these people to advocate on their behalf in the senate. The Gracchi for example...
What are tribunes?
500
Julius Caesar made a name for himself during successful military conquests in these areas
What are Gaul and Britannia?
500
Hannibal attacked Rome from the North after crossing through this mountain range
What are the Alps?
500
Carthaginian general who famously led his war elephants to a surprise attack on Rome from the north.
Who is Hannibal?
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