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TRIPLE!!!!
From 753 BC to 509 BC, Rome was ruled by WHAT TYPE OF GOVERNMENT?
Monarchy
DAILY DOUBLE: In what phase of the war did the Romans ask the Carthaginians to move their city? How far were they to move it?
Phase 3/final
10 miles inland
Remus killed his twin and became the first king of Rome
FALSE
What were the names of the twins who legends say built Rome?
Romulus and Remus
TRIPLE!!!! During phase one of the Punic Wars, who had an advantage and why?
Carthaginians had an advantage because they had an unstoppable navy
Who originally invented the gladitorial games?
The Etruscans
How many kings ruled Rome?
Who saved the lives of the twins thrown in the river? (there are two rescuers to name)
She-wolf nursed them
Shepherd adopted them
After ousting the Etruscan kings, the Romans established a more democratic government called a _________
Republic
List three adjectives that describe the ideal Roman citizen.
Courageous
Brave
Determined
Devoted to the state
Disciplined
The name of the war fought between the Carthaginians and Romans from 264 BC to 146 BC
PUNIC WARS
List two things the Romans did because of the fact they had no knowledge of shipbuilding.
1) They captured a Carthaginian Ship
2) They copied it!
3) Added an iron hook so they could latch on and climb aboard an enemy ship to fight hand-to-hand
What was the name of the Roman general who defeated Hannibal?
Scipio
What group of people were living on the Italian peninsula when the Trojans arrived? (hint: they greatly influenced the new nation that would settle there).
The Etruscans
How did Hannibal surprise the Romans?
He went over the Alps with all his men and elephants to surprise the Romans
Name the two generals (and their countries) that fought in the Punic War
Scipio--Rome
The name of a wicked despotic family that was overthrown in 509 BC because the Roman citizens never wanted to be ruled by just one man again.
Tarquins
During its 400 years of "Republican" form of government, Rome took over the Italian Peninsula and developed a flourishing ___________industry on the _____________.
trade
Mediterranean Sea
Carthage was founded by what nationality?
Phoenicians
Who was the Roman hero that made his stand against the Etruscans by blocking a bridge and refusing to abandon his post, even to death.
Horatius
The Punic Wars were fought by WHOM (which countries) and over WHAT?
Romans vs. Carthaginians over Spain
What percentage of Carthaginian citizens were slaughtered by the Romans?
90%
Describe how Scipio managed to conquer the Carthaginians
He attacked Carthage to cause Hannibal to leave and defend his homeland
How many years did Hannibal fight in Rome because they couldn't figure out how to get rid of him?
15
Describe Rome's Republic leadership
Two leaders, or consuls, were chosen by a senate to co-rule for one year. THe senators were elected by the people to give advice to the consuls.