Origins & Government
The Romans overthrew these kings to start their Republic
This group was made up of wealthy landowners and held most of the power
Patricians
The Latin title for the father, who was the absolute head of the household
Paterfamilias
The three "Punic Wars" were fought between Rome and this powerful rival city in North Africa
A government where citizens vote for their leaders
Republic
The governing body of Rome, made up of 300 wealthy men who served for life
Senate
This group included farmers, merchants, and artisans
Plebeians
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The Roman army was highly organized into large units of about 6,000 soldiers called these
When one culture absorbs or adopts aspects of another culture
Assimilation
Instead of King, Rome elected two of these leaders to run the government and army.
Consuls
While most slaves were prisoners of war, some Plebeians were forced into slavery simply because they could not pay this
Debit
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In the Second Punic War, this General invaded Italy by crossing the Alps
Hannibal
Most slaves in Rome were originally these
Prisoners of War
In times of crisis, the Senate appoint this type of leader who had absolute power for 6 months.
Dictator
Veto
Voting (or Holding Public Office)
The First Punic War started because of this
Rome interfered on the Carthaginian-controlled island of Sicily
The large military unit of Rome Army (about 6,000 men)
The date given for the founding of Rome
753 BC
The Plebeians biggest victory was getting the laws written down on these
Twelve Tables
Roman parents were expected to teach their children these three specific values above all else
Hard Work, Courage, and Loyalty
The rivalry between Rome and Carthage was so intense that the three Punic Wars took place over nearly this entire length of time
After destroying Carthage in the Third Punic War, Rome didn't just leave. They took the land and turned Northern Africa into a new Roman __________
Province