Roman Republic A
The first emperor of Rome
Who is Augustus (formerly known as Octavian)
The wealthy landowning elite of Rome
Who are the Patricians?
People who fought in the coliseum
What are gladiators?
The common people of Rome, distinct from the nobility and aristocracy
Who were the plebeians?
A garment of clothing reserved for wealthy Roman citizens
What is a toga?
The event marking the end of the Roman Republic and the beginning of the Roman Empire
What is the assassination of Julius Caesar
They had more power during the Republic than the Empire
Who is the Senate
This general famously led Carthage in the Second Punic War
Who is Hannibal?
The common language spoken in the Roman Republic
What is Latin?
The roman construction used to transport water
What is an aqueduct?
This famous Roman general crossed the Rubicon river, sparking a civil war
Who is Julius Caesar?
The name of the river upon which Rome was founded that was too dangerous for large ships
What is the Tiber River?
The Roman general and dictator known for his military reforms and victories in Gaul
Who is Julius Caesar?
Roman male head of household who owned all of the property and had absolute power over the family
What is paterfamilias?
The legendary founder of Rome
Who is Romulus
The conflicts between Rome and Carthage
What are the Punic Wars
The title given to the elected officials who served as chief executives of the Roman Republic
What are consuls?
This system involved hosting public spectacles and entertainment to keep the public happy.
What is bread and circuses?
The name of the mountain range that forms the northern border of Italy
What is the Alps?
Principles of democracy shared by the Roman Republic and the United States government
What is rule of law, separation of powers, representative government?
The land fought over in the first Punic War
What is Sicily
The name of the Roman province that corresponds to modern-day France
What is Gaul?
They could veto any action by a magistrate
Who are the tribunes of the plebs?
Tiberius and Gaius Gracchus were murdered for attempted to give this to the poor
What is land?
Beware of the Ides of March is a reference to
Stabbing of J. Caesar by members of the Senate
on March 15, 44BC