The Roman Republic
How many rolling hills was Rome built on?
7 Rolling Hills
Who boasted the system of writing?
The Etruscans
When was Caesar elected consul?
In 59 B.C
What did the earliest Romans worship?
They worshipped powerful sprits or divine forces called “numina”, that they thought resided in everything around them
The definition of ''Republic''
Is a form of Government in which power rests with citizens who have the right to vote for their leaders
When was Rome city founded?
In 753 B.C
Who was the last king of Rome?
Tarquin the Proud
Who was Julius Caesar?
Governed Rome as an absolute ruler, one who was to talk power
In Rome, what two important things were linked?
Government and religion
The definition of ''Patricians''
The wealthy landowners who held most of the power
What does the Latin phrase ''res publica'' mean?
It means Public Affairs
What was the most important industry in the Roman empire?
Agriculture
What were the symbols of the state called?
The deities
The definition of ''Plebeians''
The common farmers, artizans, and merchants who made up the majority of the population
What people were Native to Northern Italy?
The Etruscans
What was an important victory for the Plebeians?
To force the creation of a written law code
What values did Rome emphasize?
Discipline, strength and loyalty
What two places did slaves work?
Cities and farms
The definition of ''senate''
Was the aristocratic branch of Rome's Government
Who were the ''Etruscans''
They were natives to northern Italy, they were skilled metal workers and egineers
Where were the Rome's laws written on?
They were carved on 12 tablets, or tables, and hung in the Forum
What did the rich spend most of their money on?
They spent large sums of money on homes, gardens, slaves, and luxuries
After Caesars death, what occurred that destroyed what was left of the Roman Republic?
The Civil war broke out again
The definition of ''legions''
Roman soldiers were organized into large military units called ''legions''