Geography
How did ancient Rome's Location affect its history?
It's location next to the sea made it easy for others to come and trade with Rome. It also has rugged land, making it hard to move around on land.
Aeneas
A Trojan hero that the Romans believed that their history was traced back to.
Who are magistrates?
Elected officials
What is the Forum?
A Roman meeting place
Who is Lucius Cornelious Sulla?
A politician who became a politician in 88 BC. He went into conflict with Marius, leading to a civil war in Rome.
What season boardered the Rome in 270 BC?
The Atlantic and Tyrrhenian seas
Who are Romulus & Remus, how did they grow up, and who killed who?
Romulus and Remus are the supposed founders of Rome They grew up with a wolf, and Romulus killed Remus.
Who are the consuls?
The 2 most powerful magistrates (elected officials)
What are legions?
Groups of 6,000 soldiers
Who is Spartacus?
A former gladiator that rose up and demanded freedom.
What is a republic?
People elect leaders to govern them.
What is the Roman Senate?
A council of wealthy and powerful Romans that adviced the city's leaders.
What are the Punic Wars?
A series of wars against Carthage, a city in northern Africa
Who is Cicero?
A philosopher, gifted orator, and public speaker that made speeches to make Rome a better place.
What are dictators?
Rulers with almost absolute power.
What does it mean to veto?
To forrbid ot decline/deny a bill or law
Who is Hannibal?
A general that srt out for Rome. (wasen't able to capture Rome by herself)
A general involved in taking over the Roman government
Who are the Plebians and Patricians?
Plebian - Common People
Patricians - Nobles (High power)
What are Checks & Balances?
Methods to balance powers
Who is Gaius Marius?
A consul who encouraged the poor to join the army