Rome
Another name for the Italian Peninsula. Also the name of the mountain range across Italy.
Apennine
system of farming that replenishes nutrients in the soil
Crop rotation
The first Roman road
Appian Way
Roman citizens from wealthy families
Patricians
private home where wealthy Roman families lived
domus
The largest mountain system in Europe.
Alps
The two brothers of the legend of the founding of Rome.
Romulus and Remus
tall, bridge-like structures that transport water to areas without rivers or lakes
aqueducts
common people of Rome
plebians
alliance of Latin tribes who agreed to defend each other against invaders
Latin League
Well known hill that Rome was built on.
Palatine Hill
the largest island in the Mediterranean, also once called Greater Greece
Sicily
Which ancient language is the language of the Romans also became the basis for other Romance languages.
Latin
short sleeved garment fastened at the waist with a belt
tunic
a trading post founded by the Phoenicians that became a great city in the Mediterranean.
Carthage
Two major rivers that run through Italy.
Po and Tiber
the best preserved building from ancient Rome
Pantheon
highest elected officials in Rome.
consuls
a drape worn by the men of Rome
toga
Romes first province
Pergamum
strong and powerful group who built Italy's first cities.
Estrucans
The largest ancient amphitheater ever built.
Colosseum
governing body of rome who were the oldest and wisest men.
Senate/Senators
the earliest written law of rome
Outline the Punic Wars
Three wars fought between Carthage and Rome. Rome won them all.
FIRST- 23 years long over control of Corsica and Sicily. Rome conquered Sicily.
SECOND- Hannibal was put in charge of Carthaginian army in Spain. Carthage surrendered the Iberian Peninsula, including Spain to Rome.
THIRD- shortest war, Roman army destroyed Carthage