Rome system of law
How were the Plebeians able to gain representation in the government?
Since there were more of them and they were the ones fighting, they threatened to no longer fight for Rome.
The Council of Plebians, who had elected officials were called?
Tribunes
Where did the Romans get their idea of Gods and goddesses?
They were influenced by the Greek's belief of Gods and Goddesses
Language developed during Roman times used for mainly in religion
Latin
Roman soldiers organizing into military units called..?
Legions
What was Rome's first written code of laws called?
The 12 tables
The patricians allowed plebeians to have their own body of representatives, called?
The Council of Plebians
Who joined Mark Anthony after Julius Caesar's death?
Octavian, who later became emperor.
What type of Greek art influenced Roman culture and art?
the creation of mosaics and creating life like statutes
Men were Roman citizens and had the right to do what?
Vote
What happened in 451 B.C?
Rome adopted its first written code of laws
The patricians allowed WHO to have their own body of representatives?
The Plebians
He was elected as a triumvirate and then later on assassinated, who was he?
What was the colosseum?
Created to distract the people by presenting them spectacles and fights
Patrician and plebeian men were....?
Roman citizens
The people created laws that would apply only to these...
Rome citizens
What happened after the plebeians won another important political victory?
The council of Plebs were allowed to pass laws for all Romans.
After the Pax Romana, who were recruited to fight for Rome...
Mercenaries who would accept lower pay.
Stoicism encouraged virtue, duty and moderation
These were placed in government buildings...?
men for security
In the beginning, Roman laws were not written down, this sparked..?
Criticism for the plebians
Why did patricians want to leave the plebeians out of the government system?
Because they did not own land and were not very educated.
Who was defeated as Carthage was defended by Scipio?
Hannibal was defeated in the 3rd Punic War
Helped cities acquire water for irrigation and farming
Aqueducts
These were appointed and their power only lasted three years, they were...?
Dictators