Roman Government
Rome’s government was split into how many parts?
Rome’s government was split into 3 parts.
What caused Rome to adopt a republic?
Bossy kings
What caused Rome to have a need for trade?
The increase of growth in Rome.
Who was Rome going to war with?
Carthage
Who was Rome’s most powerful figure?
Julius Caesar
What were the elected city officials(judges, bookkeepers, organizers) called?
Magistrates
Which social class was the wealthy landowners that held all the political power in?
The patricians
What did trade create a need of?
Coin money
Who was the victory in the first Punic war?
Rome
How many units of soldiers are in a legion?
6,000 Soldiers
What is the name of the 2 most powerful magistrates that ran the city and lead the army?
Consuls
Who were the plebeians?
Anyone besides wealthy landowners with political power.
What was the main way Rome was able to trade with other countries?
The Mediterranean Sea
What did these wars inspire?
100 men
What were senates in charge of?
Senates were in charge of advising the city leaders.
What happened to to Rome‘s government during wartime?
Romans chose a dictator?
What were 3 common exports in trade?
Food, medals, and slaves.
In the second war what did the Carthaginian army ride over the Alps?
Elephants
The river that flows through Rome.
Who were the people that plebeian's elected?
Tribunes
What was the first written law code?
The Twelve Tables
Who was Rome’s most crucial trading partner?
Egypt
Who led Rome in the second Punic war?
Scipio Africanus
These structures allowed Romans to bring fresh water into cities.
What are aqueducts?