Who?
Defeated the Gauls and was assassinated by the Senate
Julius Caesar
Founding of Roman Republic
509 B.C.
Plebeians/plebes
How did Remus die, according to the founding myth of Rome?
His brother killed him.
Famous Roman Senator and Consul who faced down Cataline
Cicero
Western Roman Empire falls
476 A.D.
There were two and they led armies in battle and passed laws.
consul
- the tetrarchy
The legendary founder of Rome s Remus
Defeated Romans at the Battle of Cannae and other battles
Hannibal Barca
Beginning of the Roman Empire
These people helped pass laws and came from wealthy families
senators
Why did the Punic Wars change Rome's status forever? Name two specific things Rome gained.
- Land in North Africa and the Mediterranean
- Spanish Mines
- Slaves from Carthage
- Treasure from Carthage
Latifundia were large factories worked by slaves
factories ---> farms
Richest man in Rome during Age of Caesar, also a member of the first Triumvirate
Marcus Licinius Crassus
This was established in 293 A.D. and cut the Empire into four pieces
Tetrarchy
Served for only 6 months in emergencies but with total power and authority
Dictator
Cicero had Cataline's conspirators killed for plotting to help those in need with debt relief. When is another time someone was killed for trying to give aid to the poor classes in Rome?
Cincinnatus executed Maelius
Julius Caesar was assassinated
The first Kings of Rome were Goths
Goths ---> Etruscans
Reformed the government
Sulla
The Cataline Conspiracy ended in this year.
62 B.C.E.
Represented the poor people of Rome and could also pass laws
What did the Antonine Constitution do that changed the Roman Empire?
Gave all free men within Rome citizenship
In the early Republic, poor Romans served in the Army for five years.
poor ---> wealthy
five ---> ten