Maps, Geography, and Republic
Why were the Plebeians mad at the Patricians?
They didn't know the laws since they weren't written down, yet still got in trouble for breaking them.
Also correct: they didn't have a say in creating the laws.
What started the First Punic War?
Rome invaded Sicily.
What did Caesar do when at first he didn't win power in Rome?
Patricians
the rich Romans
What were grapes used for? (3)
wine, trade, and disinfectant
traveled by land, and attacked in their own country
How did Caesar die?
He was stabbed by multiple senators.
The Twelve Tables
the Roman set of laws
Which two seas surround Rome?
Adriatic and Mediterranean
Sicily, Corsica, Sardinia, and money (as war reparations)
How did Caesar help Cleopatra and how did she help him?
Caesar helped Cleopatra win the civil war against her brother and Cleopatra gave Caesar money in return.
a government where everyone votes on who represents them
representative democracy
(a.k.a. republic)
How did Rome get to rule the entire Italy?
All the city-states in Italy fought for power and the city-state of Rome won.
How did the Romans use Hannibal's elephants against him?
They dodged them, scared them, and sent them right back.
What changes did Caesar make to the republic? (4)
1) created the Julian calendar
2) gave land to soldiers
3) gave grain to poor
4) changed the number of people in the senate
dictatorship
a government where the ruler has absolute power
After losing to Numidia, how did Carthage try to avoid the Third Punic War?
They sentenced Hasdrubal Barca to death.
Why were some of the Romans unhappy with Caesar? (2)
They felt he had too much power. They wanted some power for themselves and they felt he was ruining the republic.
(If you said they were jealous, that counts.)