Vocab
a group of about 6,000 Roman soldiers
legion
"Roman Peace"
Pax Romana
Army included elephants
II
Odoacer overthrew the emperor and seized control of Rome which officially ended the _______ ______ Empire
Western Roman
to include as part of something
involve
increase in prices
inflation
1st Written Law that formed the foundation for all future Roman laws
Twelve Tables
Battled at Sea
I
True or False
Constantine moved the capital from Rome to Byzantium to be closer to frontiers where there was fighting
True
a person with absolute power to rule
dictator
a war between opposing groups of people in the same country
civil war
ruling class and wealthy landowners
patrician
Romans burned the city of Carthage and spread salt in fields
III
True or False
Roman women could participate in government
False
involved in the writing and passing of laws
legislative
a human-made channel that carries water long distance
aqueduct
He led his army across the Rubicon River, starting a civil war. He also conquered Gaul and was well known for his military and political career
Julius Caesar
Scipio defeated Hannibal at the Battle of Zama
II
True or False
Roman and Carthage were fighting over the fertile lands in Italy
False - control of the Mediterranean regions
an elected Roman official who protects the rights of ordinary citizens
tribune
the idea that citizens have a responsibility to help their country
civic duty
This group had a large influence on Roman civilization with artistry, building and clothing
Etruscans
Carthage had to give up Sardinia, Corsica and Sicily
I
True or False
Roman leaders offered poor citizen "bread and circus" to prevent a patrician rebellion
False
one of two heads of the government of the Roman Republic
consul