Geography of Rome
What’s the shape of Italy?
High heeled boot.
How many wars occurred between Carthage and Rome?
3 wars.
Why was trade being more used?
because of the growth of Rome.
Who are Patricians?
Wealthy land owners that held all the political power.
What is a “Forum”
12 Tables for a place to gossip, A place to shop, and listen to speeches from politicians.
What River is besides Rome?
The Tiber River.
Why did legions improve Rome’s military?
It allowed for the military to be more flexible.
Where did Merchants bring their food from?
Mediterranean Sea.
What does Rome become because the plebeians felt ripped off?
A tripartite (tri part government)
What are “Checks and Balances”?
Laws approved by senates and and magistratesto keep one part of the government from become stronger than the other parts.
Is Rome flat or rocky? Why do you say so?
Rome is rocky because it has a lot of mountains.
What’s the first piece of land Rome wins in the first Punic War.
island of Sicily.
What did people trade?
Metals.
Who are plebeians?
The common people that aren’t the Patricians.
What is a ”Legion”? And how does it help the army?
a unit of 6,000 soldiers, And it made the army more flexible.
The Northern border is Europe‘s highest __________ named The _________
mountains, Alps.
What animal leads the Carthaginian army over the Alps?
Elephants.
Trade creates a need for _____ _______.
Coin money.
How did one become a magistrate?
They had to be elected to be city officials.
Who is a Republic?
What word describes the geography of Rome?
Peninsula.
How did the Punic war change Rome?
Rome became powerful and started conquering more.
What did people trade?
Slaves.
Who are the 2 most powerful magistrates that ran the city and lead armies?
Consuls
Who is a dictator?
A ruler with ALL power, for 6 whole months.