Government and Political Structure
Who held power in Rome before it became a republic?
Etruscan kings
What was one effect of expansion on Rome’s lower-class citizens?
More plebeians had to serve in the army.
Which social class commonly got their meals from fast food shops in ancient Rome?
poor Romans
What was the name of the rebirth of Greek and Roman culture in Europe?
Renaissance
This natural disaster struck the Roman Empire in 366 CE.
Earthquake
Who might have said, “I serve for life and help create laws and serve as a judge”?
a senator
Due to laziness and a lack of discipline, the Roman army ________.
changed their military armor and training.
Why were gladiator battles a regular part of life in Rome?
to entertain the audience
What is one example of the rule of law in the Roman Empire?
Any Roman could accuse someone of a crime.
Natural disasters like plagues and earthquakes resulted in _________.
a weakened population and disrupted economy.
What was one key responsibility of Rome’s consuls?
to command the army
What caused much of Rome to be destroyed around 390 BCE?
It was attacked by Gauls.
What would a tourist most likely find in the Roman Forum?
a central gathering place
Which languages today evolved from Latin?
Spanish, Italian, and French.
What political flaw weakened the Roman Empire in its later years?
The Romans never developed a good way to transfer ruling power.
What complaint did the plebeians have when the Roman Republic was first formed?
They had no say in making the laws.
What did Rome accomplish during its first stage of expansion, before 264 BCE?
taking over the Italian peninsula
In the Roman Republic, who were the patricians?
wealthy landowning families.
During Rome’s second expansion period, who was its main enemy in the Punic Wars?
Carthage: a city-state in North Africa.
Why did some Romans seem relieved when the Huns took control of their land?
They believed the Huns would treat them better than corrupt Roman officials
Which new power helped tribunes become more influential in Roman politics?
veto actions by the Senate.
What made civil wars during the later Republic more dangerous?
Powerful generals led big armies.
What was a common reason someone might become enslaved in ancient Rome?
being captured in a war.
Which Roman belief about justice was based on natural law?
All people have rights.
In order to control trade in the Mediterranean, Rome came into conflict with ________, which led to their first war.
Carthage