Foundations
What major sea was Rome close too, creating many trading opportunities?
The Mediterranean Sea
What class of people did farmers and merchants belonged to?
The Plebeians
What is the name of the legislative body, originally composed only of Patricians?
Name one example demonstrating how disciplined Roman soldiers were.
Executed for very small offenses, Responded to orders instantly, even in battle
What man conquered Gaul, causing his friend Pompey to jealous of him?
Julius Caesar
What are the names of the twins, who according to Roman legends were abandoned by the gods and founded Rome?
Romulus and Remus
What class of people did wealthy landowners belong to?
The Patricians
How long was the Consul's term in office, AND which responsibilities did each consul have?
One year long.
One managed Rome at home, and one led the army on foreign conquests
How were Roman ships powered?
With large, multiple oars, manned by slaves
What is the name of the river on which Rome was built?
The Tiber River
What group had limited power and could not be elected to highest positions?
The Plebeians
What was the name for the laws that were written down, to make court decisions more fair and just?
The Twelve Tables
Give two examples that demonstrate how well-trained (physically) Roman soldiers were.
Marched 20 miles a day
Trained in combat skills constantly
Worked on construction projects
Despite starting reforms to help poor people, conquered people and soldiers, Julius Caesar's jealous friends stabbed him to death at what location?
The floor of the Senate
Who was the harsh king who was kicked out and replaced with a republic?
Tarquin the Proud
What is the form of government where the people choose several to represent them?
A republic
Which two "empires" fought in the Punic Wars, AND who won them?
Rome v. Carthage, Rome
Name two effective Roman weapons (in hand to hand combat), and describe one feature of each.
Gladius/sword - short - for quick stabs
Pilum/spear - soft iron that bent/lodged in enemy shields
Scutum/shield - large, rectangular, protected whole body
What man took power in Rome after Julius Caesar died, making himself "sole emperor" and starting the tradition in Rome of Emperors/Caesars?
Augustus Caesar (originally Octavius)
Who were the three people groups who originally settled in Italy?
The Latins, Greeks and Etruscans
Which people that could vote in Rome during the Republic?
The Patricians AND Plebeians
DAILY DOUBLE!!!
Who was Carthage's greatest leader and what was his unique strategy for attacking Rome?
The people still loved Augustus, even though he managed to take power away from which group?
The Senate