Show:
Roman Values
Roman Government
Roman Geography
Roman History
Vocabulary
100
Romans believed in what kind of punishment?
Harsh and severe punishment.
100
Were women allowed to be in the Senate?
No.
100
Rome is in what modern day country?
Italy.
100
True or False. Rome conquered a lot of territory.
True.
100
What is a Plebeian?
An ordinary Roman citizen. Usually poor.
200
The Plebeians wanted the laws in Rome to be written so that the laws would be what?
Fair and consistent.
200
How many members (people) were in the Senate
300 members.
200
True or False. Rome location was chosen because it had fertile soil, was near a river, was easy to defend, and was far away from volcanoes.
False. Rome was near a river, had fertile soil, and was easy to defend, but the Romans did not care about volcanoes.
200
What was happening when Julius Caesar came to power?
Rome was in a civil war.
200
What is a Patrician?
A wealthy Roman citizen.
300
Why were Caesar's troops (army) so loyal to him?
His strong leadership.
300
In Early Rome, who could be a member of the Republic?
Patrician men.
300
What is the name of the sea that is close to Rome?
The Mediterranean Sea.
300
Who conquered the Romans?
The Etruscans.
300
What does Republic mean? What is it?
It is a type of government where citizens vote for leaders who make decisions about the country.
400
Ancient Romans believed in which qualities (traits, characteristics) above all else?
Loyalty and justice.
400
When could a dictator be appointed?
During a time of emergency.
400
The shape of the land that Rome is on is known as a what? For example, we would say that Japan is an island.
Rome is on a peninsula.
400
What was the name of the written laws of Rome?
The Laws of the Twelve Tables.
400
What does veto mean?
To veto means to reject an idea.
500
What did the Roman system of government want to do to the power of it's leader? Why did it use two consuls instead of having one king?
To spread the power.
500
How long could a Consul hold their position?
1 year.
500
Carthage, the city of Rome's enemies was located where?
Northern Africa.
500
What year did the Romans gain control over the entire Italian peninsula?
264 B.C.
500
What was a Praetor? What was their job?
A judge.