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Lesson 1 Definitions
Geography
Lesson 2
Mystery!
The Late Republci
100
Who was the group of people who most heavily influenced the growth of early Rome?
The Etruscans
100
Italy looks like what shape?
A boot
100
What is the name of the system of government where the people vote for their leader?
A republic
100
This word means "I forbid" in Latin.
Veto
100
Rome was able to gain more land through a series of wars. What were they called?
The Punic Wars
200
Ruler with absolute power
Dictator
200
Sicily is what type of land form?
An island
200
The two most powerful magistrates in Rome
consuls
200
This part of the government advised the consuls and served for life.
Senate
200
Who did Rome defeat in the Punic Wars? What happened to this state after they were defeated?
Carthage, became a province of Rome
300
The government the Romans created in 509 BC.
A Republic
300
What mountain range runs down the length of Italy?
The Apennines
300
A government with three parts.
Tripartite
300
Rome's public meeting place.
Forum
300
Who was the great Carthage general who attacked Rome at the Battle of Zama?
Hannibal
400
The common people of Rome
Plebians
400
The Alps are located in which part of Italy?
Northern
400
What was the first code of law adopted by the Roman Republic?
The Twelve Tables
400
What are the names of the two social classes which existed in the Roman Republic? Which was the upper class and which was the lower?
Patricians= upper class Plebeians= lower class
400
According to legends, Rome was founded by who?
The brothers Remus and Romulus
500
The nobles of Rome
Patricians
500
Sicily is located in which major sea, making it a good location for trade?
The Mediterranean
500
What is the name of the best known early Roman dictator?
Cincinnatus
500
Who was the hero in the ancient epic "The Aeneid"
Aeneas
500
Who was the former gladiator that led a slave rebellion against Rome?
Spartacus