Roman Republic
What was their system of laws called? Where was it located?
The twelve tables and they were located on bronze tablets in the middle of the town
Describe the First Punic War:
Rome and Carthage fought, b/c they fought over the island of Sicily.
Name the three leaders in the first triumvirate. Why did they collapse?
Caesar, Pompey, and Crassus. Crassus died in battle against the Parthians, then Civil War began when Caesar went against the Senate and crossed the Rubicon River. This resulted in Pompey going into battle against Caesar. Pompey and Caesar fought in northern Greece. Pompey was defeated.
Why did Romans use arches?
This was b/c they were able to hold a ton of weight.
What effect did Julius Caesar have on Rome’s politics?
He strengthened the Roman Empire.
What is a representative democracy?
It is where you elect a representative
Describe the Second Punic War:
Rome and Carthage fought again over the island of Sicily.
Why did Caesar and Pompey fight?
This is because Caesar crossed the Rubicon River, then both Caesar and Pompey wanted to rule Rome.
What is an aqueduct?
A structure that looks like a bridge and that is used to carry water over a valley.
What did Paul do to spread the message of Jesus?
He talked about the scriptures.
What is a Rule of Law?
every person is subject to the law including people who are lawmakers, law enforcement officials, and judges
Describe the Third Punic War:
Rome and Carthage fought yet AGAIN for the island of Sicily
Name the three leaders in the second triumvirate. Why did they collapse?
The Second Triumvirate was formed between Octavian, Mark Antony, and Lepidus. Lepidus was exiled from the Triumvirate when he tried to take Octavian’s legions. Antony and Octavian each wanted to control the Roman Empire. They became rivals. Octavian defeated Antony in a sea battle off the coast of southwest Greece. Antony and Cleopatra killed themselves instead of facing defeat.
What was the purpose of the Colosseum?
To hold gladiatorial fights and to execute people
Name three things Constantine is well known for.
By bringing Christianity to Rome, making Constantinople, and strengthening the military.
What are checks and balances?
limits imposed on all branches of government by allowing each branch the right to amend or void those acts of another that fall within it scope of influence
Where were all of the Punic Wars fought?
1st: Rome turned it from a naval war to a land war
2nd: It was fought on the Mediterranean sea
3rd: It was fought in Carthage
Trajan was a major leader in Ancient Rome. What did he accomplish?
He expanded Rome to the largest its ever been.
What was the purpose of Circus Maximus?
The Circus Maximus was the location for chariot races.
What led to the fall of the Roman Empire?
Weakening of the Roman Army, Government Corruption, Division of the Empire Into Two Halves, and Invasions of Barbarian Tribes.
Roman Republic - how many consuls? How were they elected?
2 consuls, and they were elected once a year.
Who fought during all of the Punic Wars?
Rome and Carthage
Hadrian was a major leader in Ancient Rome. What did he accomplish?
He helped to keep the northern barbarians out and also served as a point for taxation on imports and exports.
What is the Pantheon known for?
It's dome-shaped ceiling.
define monotheism, define polytheism, and Name three Roman gods/goddesses
1: Having one God
2: Having multiple Gods
3:Jupiter, Juno, Neptune, Pluto, Minerva, Mars, Mercury, Apollo, Diana, Ceres, Vesta, and Venus.