Roman Inventions & Innovations
What was used to help increase trade?
The use of common currency
A senator who was a friend of Julius Caesar before betraying him.
Brutus
This means the largest group has the power to decide the government’s actions.
majority rule
What the significance of the Roman Forum?
It was the center of civic and religious life in Rome.
The Romans believed the twins Romulus and Remus were rescued by a she-wolf along the Tiber River.
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Why were Roman aqueducts notable?
The aqueducts crossed many miles of uneven land to bring water into the city.
A former gladiator who led thousands of slaves in rebellion.
Spartacus
The system where laws were first proposed by the Senate, then approved by the magistrates and then ratified by the assemblies.
checks and balances
What role did Italy’s geography and climate play in the development of Rome?
Their mild climate and rivers helped provide Romans with water and food they needed to thrive.
Aeneas and others fled Troy at the end of the Trojan War.
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How did Rome enhance Greek architecture?
By the use of concrete and vaults to build larger structures.
A philosopher who called for limiting the power of generals and restoring checks and balances in government.
Cicero
The Twelve Tables were written down so Romans knew the laws.
rule of law
What is important to know about the government’s involvement in the fall of Rome?
Their officials were corrupt.
After they grew up, Romulus killed his brother, Remus, in order build Rome and named it after himself.
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A consul who used poor and unemployed Romans to increase the size of the Roman army.
Gaius Marius
Romans citizens voted and held public office to help Rome prosper.
civic duty
3 reasons Rome conquered other territories
Conquered people paid taxes
To prevent hostile neighboring people from invading.
To gain resources
Aeneas married a princess of Rome and then became ruler of Italy.
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A consul who caused a civil war, named himself dictator, and used his power to punish his enemies.
Lucius Cornelius Sulla
What was the job of a dictator in ancient Rome?
To defend the cities from invaders.