Roman Beginnings
According to Roman tradition, which legendary brothers are associated with the founding of Rome?
Romulus and Remus
What was the name of Rome's government after it ended its monarchy?
Roman Republic
Which office had the highest authority in the Roman Republic
Consul
What was a Patrician
Rome's wealthy aristocratic families
Which two major powers fought the Punic Wars?
Rome and Carthage
Which group attempted to bring much of the Italian Peninsula under its control before Rome became dominant?
Etruscans
Which Roman institution became one of the most powerful governing bodies?
Senate
Which government body was made up of citizens organized according to where they lived?
Tribal Assembly
What was a Plebeian
Common citizen
What Mediterranean island was a major focus of the First Punic War
Sicily
Which people were an important source of Roman civilization?
Latins
What group represented Roman citizens in government?
Assemblies
What position could be created during a national emergency?
Dictator
What struggle involved the conflict between these two social groups
Struggle of Orders
Who was hte famous Carthaginian military commander who invaded Italy during the Second Punic War
Hannibal
Near which river did Rome develop?
Tiber River
What were Roman elected officials who carried out executive and judicial responsibilities called?
Magistrates
Which official was responsible for monitoring morality and public behavior?
Censor
Why did plebeians demand political rights?
They wanted greater representation and protection under Roman Law
What was one major result of Rome defeating Carthage
Rome expanded its power and influence in the western Mediterranean
Why was Rome's location on the Italian Peninsula advantageous?
Provided access to trade routes and allowed Rome to expand throughout the peninsula nd Mediterranean.
How was the Roman Republic different from a monarchy?
Rome was governed by elected officials and political institutions rather than being ruled by a king.
Why might Rome have given a dictator temporary emergency powers?
To allow the government to respond quickly to a serious crisis.
What was the name of Rome's famous early written law code?
Twelve Tables
What happened to Carthage after the Third Punic War?
Carthage was destroyed, and its territory became a part of the Roman World