Geography
This river provided a natural water source and transportation route for trade.
The Tiber River
What are some the trades/workforce that made up the Plebeians?
Farmers/Laborers/Soldiers/ Craftsman
What social class made up the Patricians?
The aristocracy, wealthy landowners and noble families.
These early inhabitants of Rome help establish Rome's language and it's culture.
The Latins
Two consuls were elected annually, serving as the chief executive of the Republic. What were some of the responsibilities of the consuls?
The commanded the army and presided over the senate.
What regions were involved in the Punic Wars?
The Roman Republic and Carthaginian Empire
Who was involved in the First Triumvirate?
Julius Ceasar, Pompey the Great and Crassius
What three men formed the 2nd Triumvirate after the death of Julius Ceasar?
Mark Anthony, Octavian (Ceasar's adopted son and heir) and Lepidus.
This city was situated on 7 hills, providing a Stategic advantage in defense and military position.
Rome/The Hills of Rome
Did the Plebeians make up the majority or minority of the population of ancient Rome?
The majority.
What political power did the Patricians have in Ancient Rome?
They held positions in the Senate, held high ranking military positions and religious offices.
This civilization found north of Rome influence art, religion and architecture.
The Estruscans
This powerful body of government was made up of patricians, which advised the consuls and play a central role in the decision-making process of foreign policy, finances, and legislation
Senate
Who were the three most notable people that were important to the Punic Wars?
Hannibal Barca, Hamilcar Barca and Scipio Africanus
Why was the First Triumvirate so important?
It allowed these three men to consolidate power and bypass traditional political institutions. Caesar brought military power, Pompey brought popularity and Crassus's brought wealth.
This person was loyal supporter of Caesar and his second in command during the conquest of Gaul.
Mark Antony
This is the mountain range found in Norther Italy.
The Alps
Why were the Plebians essential to the economy of Rome?
They were the backbone of its agricultural and manual labor force. They made up most of the Roman Army which was crucial for military expansion.
What was the advantage the Patricians held in owning land.
Gave them economic power and influence over the Plebians.
This island civilization helped extensively influence Rome in terms of culture, philkosophy, religion and art.
The Greeks
These were democratic elements of government where Roman citizens voted on laws, elected officials and made decisions about war and peace.
Assemblies
What is Pax Romana?
Roman Peace - refers to the long period of relative peace and stability with the Roman Emire
This Roman general was also a politician who played a critical role in the events leading to the demise of the Roman Republic and the Rise of Roman Empire. His is best known for his military conquests.
Julius Caesar
This person was Caesar's adopted son and heir. Sout to position himself as the rightful ruler of Rome, he eventually became its first emperor.
Octavian (Augustus)
This is the sea to the West of Italy
Tyrrhenian Sea
These were elected officials that represented the Plebians.
Tribunes
What was the influence of the Plebians in roman society?
They helped shape the political and social systems of Rome.
This group it is believed to have contributed to Rome's early political structure, including the Roman Senate and religious practices.
The Estruscans
Elected by Plebeians these were officials protected the rights of the Plebeians and could veto actions taken by the Senate or Consuls that were deemed harmful to the common people.
Tribunes
Who reigned as leader of the Roman Empire during Pax Romana?
Emperor Agustus
This conflict was between Julius Caesar and Pompey the Great. It was ignited by the breakdown in their political alliance, especially when Pompey sided with the Senate after Crassus's death.
The Roman Civil War
This person was a Roman general and politician who was initially part of the Second Triumvirate
Lepidus
This mountain range is found in Central Italy and provided natural protection for the city of Rome.
Apennine Mountains
What political power did the Tribunes have?
They could VETO decisions made by the Patricians.
This social class made up the Patricians.
The aristorcrates.
What 3 groups influenced Rome
The Latins, Etruscans and Greeks
The government structure of the Roman Republic had a mixed constitution with elements of what types of government?
Democracy, aristocracy and monarchy.
March 15, 44 BCE is known as the Ides of March because of the assassination of this person.
Julius Caesar
This person was a brilliant military leader who gained control over Gaul and built a loyal army. His ambition for more power lead to a conflict with Senate.
Julius Ceasar
This person is known for romantic and political alliance with Cleopatra VII.
Mark Antony.
These were brought on by the plebeians, leading to the eventual codification of Roman Laws, and greater equality in Roman society.
The Twelve Tables
This person transformed Rome from a Republic to an Empire.
Octavian
What did military success provide the Roman Republic with?
Territorial Expansion
This person was initially an ally of Caesar. He aligned himself with the Senate after Crassus's death.
Pompey the Great.