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What was one problem caused by the growth of Rome?
As Rome expanded, small farmers faced difficulties competing with large estates that used slave labor. Many small farmers had to sell their land and moved to Rome, leading to overcrowding and unemployment.
What was an important principle of Roman law?
Lived on long after the fall of the Roman Empire.
Why was Julius Caesar assassinated?
Monarchy
What two civilizations influenced early Roman culture?
Etruscans & The
The major power struggles in the early Roman Republic were between which two groups of people?
Patricians and plebeians
Who were the Plebeians, and what percentage of the population did they make up?
The plebeians were less wealthy landowners, craftspeople, merchants, and small farmers were all part of a larger group. The percentage of the population they made up was 90%. Who were the Patricians and what percentage of the population did they make up? The patricians were wealthy landowners who became Rome’s ruling class. The percentage of the population they also made up was 10%.
What is a triumvirate?
A government by three people with equal power.
What is an aqueduct?
An aqueduct is a structure built to transport water from one place to another. In ancient Rome, aqueducts supplied water to public baths, fountains, and private homes.
Greek culture had a major impact on what elements of Roman culture?
Greek culture influenced Roman society in language, education, art, and religion.
What impact did the assassination of Julius Caesar have on the Roman Republic?
The assassination of Julius Caesar led to the end of the Roman Republic and the rise of the Roman Empire.
What is a republic?
a form of government in which political power resides with the people and their elected representatives, rather than being vested in a monarch or dictator.
What allowed Romans to construct massive, though stable, buildings?
Greek sculptures idealized youthful beauty and athleticism, focusing on perfect forms. In contrast, Roman sculptures emphasized realism, capturing individual features and expressions.
What was Julius Caesar trying to do?
Reforms
What was an important part in the Roman economy?
Agriculture, especially grain production, was vital to the Roman economy. The annexation of Egypt, Sicily, and North Africa ensured a continuous supply of grains, while Italy became known for exporting olive oil and wine.
The Early Roman Empire What Roman achievements have lasted in some form until the present day?
Roman innovations in engineering, architecture, law, and language have significantly influenced modern society.
What happened when the Roman Republic ended?
The Roman Republic’s end led to the rise of the Roman Empire.
In the early Roman government, who were the Consuls?
The chief executive officers of the Roman Republic.
How did the Plebeians live compared to the Patricians?
Plebeians were less wealthy landowners, craftspeople, merchants, and small farmers. The patricians were wealthy landowners became Rome’s ruling class.
What was the Pax Romana?
The Pax Romana, meaning “Roman Peace,” was a 200-year period of stability and minimal expansion in the Roman Empire, from 27 BC to
180 AD. Initiated by Emperor Augustus, it fostered economic prosperity and extensive trade networks.
What was one result of the Punic Wars?
Roman dominance.
Why were the Twelve Tables significant?
The Romans developed a more sophisticated system of civil
What architectural feature was used in the design of Roman aqueducts?
Roman aqueducts often featured arches, especially in bridge sections, to support the water conduits across valleys and uneven terrain.
Who was part of the Second Triumvirate?
Mark Antony, Octavian, and Marcus Aemilius Lepidus.
How did General Marius change Rome’s military recruitment system?
Marius allowed the poorest citizens to join the army. This change led to a more professional military.
These soldiers became loyal to their generals. This shift contributed to the fall of the Roman Republic.
How did the triumvirate of Julius Caesar, Pompey, and Crassus end?
The First Triumvirate ended due to several key events:Death of Crassus (53 BCE) Death of Julia (54 BCE) Growing Rivalry