Pre-Republic
The style of Government of the Pre-Republic.
What is a Monarchy? Led by the Tarquins
Rome was this before it was an Empire.
What is a republic?
He was told not to return to Rome with his army, but he did. He ended up being appointed "Dictator for Life".
Who was Julius Caesar?
Roman Engineers used these to provide strength to the top of structures.
What are arches?
Who were the consuls?
Romulus and Remus
Who are the legendary two brothers who founded Rome?
These people were one of two main groups in the Roman Republic. They were the average people, farmers and artisans, and made up about 95% of the two groups.
Who are the Plebeians?
He was the first emperor of Rome- he fought for power and was not appointed.
Who is Octavian/Caesar Augustus
The name for the laws and rights of every Roman that were posted in public for all to see, signaling the equality of Roman citizens regardless of class.
What are the 12 Tables?
The name for the wars against Carthage.
What are the 3 punic wars?
They provided clean water to public baths and water systems in the empire.
How did the aqueducts impact ancient Rome?
What were the 3 branches of Goverment in the Roman Republic?
Executive- 2 consuls; Legislative- Senate and Assembly; Judicial- 8 judges
What area did Rome cover during its largest extent of the empire?
From Britain, The Rhine and Danube in the north to Northern Africa in the South. From Spain all of the way to the Middle East.
The aqueduct allowed water to travel from lands further away from Rome.
What did the Romans invent so water could travel from far away to the city?
Latin for Roman Peace, this was a time period of around 200 years of stability in the Empire.
What is the Pax Romana?
It was along 15 miles of the Tiber River and built on 7 hills.
What is the landscape of the city of Rome?
Plebeians wants to help run the government and to be treated more fairly.
Why did many Plebeians rebel against the Patricians?
Many people were angry. Bread was given so they had food. Circuses were places could go to watch gladiators or chariot races.
What were the bread and circuses given to the poor people?
Building of roads, bridges, and aqueducts.
A government with a senate to make laws.
What are some of the achievements from Ancient Rome?
I invaded the Italian peninsula from Carthage (Via the Alps!).
Who is Hannibal?
These people came to Rome from the north. We don't understand their language, but they helped build Rome and their art and culture influenced Early Rome.
Who are the Etruscans?
What led to civil war in the late Republic?
People not having equal opportunity as wealthy got land. Alos, unequal rights for those outside of the city of Rome. They had to pay taxes, but weren't represented as citizens/voters.
They conquered more land through wars, and took control of these areas.
Why did ancient Rome keep growing?
This was the country where Ancient Rome began.
The country was Italy.
What does American government do that was learned from ancient Romans?
American government learned about fairness of laws, and the 3 branches of government.