Roman Leaders
He led troops in Gaul against Carthage. He later became dictator of Rome before his assassination.
Julius Caesar
The lower to middle class of Rome
Who are the plebians
This would sometimes seat 250,000 people for events such as chariot races
What is the collesium
These were the first real settlers of Rome. They resided in Northern Italy
Who are the Etruscans
He was the primary Cartheginian general in the Punic Wars.
Who was Hannibal
The upper class of Rome
The Patricians
The Latin word for a name for a male head of a family
Who were the Greeks.
This is the mountain range the Cartheginians crossed in the second Punic War
What are the Alps?
These brothers gave land to the poor and were later killed for it.
Gracchus Brothers
Elected officials who were the voice of the plebians in the Senate.
Who are the Tribunes.
These were priests in the Roman religion
Who are Augurs
The political center and center of commerce for Rome. It was also the name for the home of the Los Angeles Lakers for many years.
What is the Forum.
Latin for Roman Peace
What is Pax Romana
He defeated Carthage by going south to attack the city of Carthage, while the Cartheginians went North.
Two people who were elected for one year to lead Rome.
Who is the Senate.
These were about 1/3 of the Roman population.
Who are slaves
How many wars were involved in the Punic Wars.
What is three.
He assassinated Julius Caesar - allegedly.
Who is Brutus.
The last king of Rome before it became a republic.
Who is Tarquin the Proud
Rich farmers in Rome owned these large estates
What were latifundias
This means to be divided into Layers. Roman society was structured this way.
What is stratified.
The wealthy section of the city of Rome.
What is the Patatine.
This was the basic unit for the Roman fighting force
What is the Legion.