Origins of Rome
Twin sons of the god Mars and a Latin princess abandoned on the Tiber River and raised by a she-wolf
Who are Romulus & Remus?
This city grew from a collection of hilltop villages to a city that covered nearly 500 square miles
What is Rome?
The wealthy landowners who held most of the power in Rome
Who are the patricians?
They fought against Rome in the Punic Wars
Who are the Carthaginians?
The aristocratic branch of Rome's government with 300 members chosen from the upper class.
What is the senate?
Skilled metalworkers and engineers native to northern Italy who strongly influenced the development of Roman civilization
Who are the Etruscans?
The river that runs through Rome and is critically important to Roman trade and commerce?
What is the Tiber River?
The common farmers, artisans, and merchants who made up the majority of the population
Who are the plebeians?
29 year old Cathagenian general who died rather than submit to Rome
Who is Hannibal
Large military unit in Rome comprised of 5,000 heavily armed foot soldiers (infantry) supported by a group of soldiers on horseback (cavalry)
What is a legion?
Form of government established in Rome in which power rests with citizens who have the right to vote for their leaders
What is a republic
The mountain range north of Rome
What are the Alps?
The initial code of laws for Rome in 451 BC that established the idea that all free citizens had a right to teh protection of the law
What are the 12 Tables
The Roman general who devised a plan to attack Carthage and defeat Hannibal
Who is Scipio
Appointed in times of crisis, a leader who had absolute power to make laws and command the army that lasts 6 months.
What is a dictator?