Vocabulary
BONUS (50 pts): Who did Romans believe was their founder?
Rome is thought to be founded
Who was the Roman commander in the Second Punic War who conquered Carthage's empire in Hispania and then defeated Hannibal in Africa?
BONUS (50 pts): Name 2 other Roman Generals
Scipio Africanus
What is the difference between a Democracy and an Aristocracy?
BONUS (50 pts): Name a historical example of an Aristocracy
Democracy: Every citizen has an equal say in government decisions
Aristocracy: The government is run by the wealthy
Examples: Medieval France, England, etc
List 3 attributes of being a Roman Citizen
Voting
Participating in Government
Protections from cruel punishments
Taking part in all events/ celebrations
Definitions of Patrician & Plebian
BONUS (100 pts): What was the order called that established Patricians & Plebians?
Patrician - A Roman whose ancestor was one of the very first senators and who had a great wealth, influence, and power
Plebian - Any Roman citizen who was not a patrician
BONUS: Conflict of the Orders
Period of 7 Kings?
753 BC - 509 BC
What was the main strategy of Hannibal in the Second Punic Wars? Be as detailed as possible.
BONUS (200 pts): What was the river that the Carthaginians had to cross to get to the Romans? Where is located on todays map?
Hannibal used war elephants to attack the Italian Peninsula. He was forced to go North through the Alps by the Roman Army.
BONUS: Rhone River, France
What are the three parts of the Roman Government? Name them in English
Assemblies, Magistrates, Council
Explain in detail the life of a Roman slave.
Answers may vary.
What is a legion?
BONUS (100 pts): Define Century
A military unit made up of Roman legionaries
BONUS: A small unit of about 60-100 Roman legionaries commanded by a centurion
The Republic was founded in what year?
BONUS (100pts): Who was overthrown so the Romans could be a Republic?
509 BC
BONUS: Tarquin the Proud
The first Punic wars began when Rome decided to help ________________ against Carthage.
BONUS: (50 pts) Carthage was attempting to take the city-state, ____________________.
Messina
BONUS: Sicily
In the early Republic, who were the two main enemies of Rome?
Gauls and Estruscans
What is the name of a Roman Citizen Soldier?
BONUS (50 pts): List 3 types of equipment they may carry.
BONUS (50 pts): List expectations/requirements of Roman soldiers (at least 2)
Legionary
BONUS: Answers may vary
A movable bridge with thick spikes on the bottom that the Romans could swing onto an enemy ship in order to board it
Corvus
DOUBLE JEOPARDY:
The first Macedonian War took place between what years?
214-205BC
How did Carthage gain back their wealth before the second Punic war?
BONUS (100 pts): What was the name of the General that built up Carthage with the goal of destroying Rome but died before he was successful?
Silver Mines, Taxes
BONUS: Hamilcar Barca
What is the difference between the Centuriate Assembly and the Tribal Assembly?
The centuriate Assembly was organized by centuries like the Roman military. It made decisions regarding war and peace, foreign matters, serious crimes, and which chief magistrates should be elected.
The Tribal Assembly was organized by a geographical area. Made decisions on local matters.
Explain the difference between the Roman fighting formation and the Greek.
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A Latin phrase meaning "I am a Roman Citizen"
Civis Romanus Sum
Name the years of all 3 Punic Wars.
First: 264 - 241 BC
Second: 218-201 BC
Third: 149 - 146 BC
List and explain in great detail:
At least 3 problems of Rome following the Punic/Macedonian/Syrian Wars
Hundred of Thousands of Casualties
Thousands of slaves
tens of thousands Romans who were now homeless
and poor
small farms losing their fields
Government struggling to make decision on their people
What was the written law code of the early Roman Republic? Where was it hung?
The Twelve Tables
The Forum
How can Rome lose several battles but still win the entire war?
Answers may vary