10-2 The Roman Republic Flashcards
Carthage
an important Phoenician trading post in North Africa
Rome
a city near the middle of the western coast of Italy
Regulus
Ancient Roman general who was defeated and captured in a war between Rome and Carthage
Hannibal
Carthaginian general who launched an invasion on the Romans from Spain by crossing the Alps
Scipio
Ancient Roman general who who attacked Carthage and forced Hannibal to leave Rome
Julius Caesar
Ancient Roman general whose murder led to the end of the Roman republic
patrician
a wealthy, powerful citizen of Ancient Rome
plebian
a common citizen of Ancient Rome
republic
a form of government in which citizens get to choose their leaders
represenative
a person elected to represent the people
Senate
a governing body in which ancient Roman represenatives served
consul
in ancient Rome, one of two officials who ran the government, and the army
dictator
a person who has total control over the people
tribune
in ancient Rome, men who were appointed to protect the rights of plebians
patriotism
a scence of pride in one’s country
