The Republic Rises
What advantage did the maniple system give the Roman army?
What was Rome's constitution?
An unwritten system of rules to organize government.
Who were tenant farmers?
Free people who rented farmland from rich landowners
Rival military leaders
This military leader from Carthage used war elephants to try to conquer Rome.
Hannibal
Why was Rome easier to unite than Greece?
The land is less mountainous
Who could vote in Rome?
All adult male citizens
Who was the ruler of the family in a patriarchal society?
The father
Rome became an empire when what happened?
It gained overseas territories
Who was the famous Roman speaker and politician who promoted the ideals of the republic?
Cicero
A legion was part of what in Rome?
The military
Which Roman government officials were in charge of enforcing the laws?
The magistrates
What role did the paterfamilias have in the Roman family?
He had complete authority over his wife and children.
How did Marius reform or change the Roman army?
He allowed poor citizens to join the army.
Who was the first emperor of Rome when the republic was replaced by a monarchy?
Octavian
Why were the Etruscan's important in Rome's early development?
They influenced Roman writing and architecture.
Which branch of Roman government did all the citizens participate in and was an example of a direct democracy?
The assemblies
What is an established religion?
A religion that receives government support
How did ruling a province benefit Roman politicians?
They became wealthy
Who was the Roman leader who was assassinated by his friend, Brutus?
Julius Caesar
Why was the forum important to Rome?
It was a place where people gathered to exchange goods and ideas.
What is a republic?
The people get to vote for the people that represent them in the government.
What were villas?
country estates and houses owned by wealthy Romans
What type of government replaced the republic after Augustus became ruler?
a monarchy
What type of government did the Romans share with the United States?
A republic