Vocab
Legions
Large groups of Roman soldiers
Which brother killed the other (Romulus or Remus)?
Romulus
What mountain range is located across the top of Italy?
the Alps
Who are citizens in ancient Rome?
Men who own land
Theater, gladiator fighting, water battles, chariot racing
Entertainment in ancient Rome
Consuls
Head of government, usually with a limited term in office
Describe the landform of Italy.
Peninsula, islands, mountains, and Adriatic and Mediterranean Seas.
Who is Cartage’s most famous genera?
Hannibal
Who makes the laws in Ancient Rome and in the US?
Legislature
Who did the Romans steal ”borrow” things from?
Greeks
Praetor
government officials who interpret the law and serve as judges
What are the exports of ancient Rome?
Olive oil, grains, wine, pottery
What groups fought in the Punic Wars?
Rome and Carthage
What is the ”rule of law”?
all people should be treated equally under law
Who created the calendar?
Julius Caesar
Civic duty
the idea that citizens have a responsibility to help their country
What happened in 79 AD?
(Whole answer, 2 parts)
Mt. Vesuvius erupted, freezing Pompeii in time
What was unique about Hannibal’s group.
He had 37 elephants.
What does “Bread and Circuses” mean?
grains and entertainment
What social group got angry?
Plebians
Proconsul
governor
What 3 islands surround Italy?
Sicily, Corsica, Sardinia
What did Rome and Carthage try to gain control of in the Punic War?
the Mediterranean Sea
Serve is the military
What social group were wealthy?
Plebeians