Ancient Rome Flashcards
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Who represented the voice of the plebeians in the Roman government?
Tribune
Tribune was a political office in ancient Rome that provided a voice for the common people.
What is a Legion in the context of Roman warfare?
A war methode
Legion refers to the military unit of the Roman army, typically consisting of thousands of soldiers.
What is a Triumvirate?
Three rulers that share power
A political regime dominated by three powerful individuals.
What does Empire refer to?
A group of territories governed by one ruler
An empire typically encompasses diverse regions and peoples under a single sovereign authority.
Who were the common people in ancient Rome?
Plebeian
The plebeians were the general citizenry, distinct from the elite patricians.
What is a Latifundia?
A large farming estate
Latifundia were extensive agricultural estates often worked by slaves.
Who belonged to the wealthy class in Rome?
Patrician
Patricians were the aristocratic class in ancient Rome, holding significant political power.
What role did the Praetor serve?
They acted as judges
Praetors were responsible for the administration of justice in Rome.
Who founded the city of Rome?
Romulus
According to legend, Romulus was the first king of Rome and its founder.
Possession of what island caused the Punic Wars?
Sicily
The control of Sicily led to conflict between Rome and Carthage, culminating in the Punic Wars.
Who took over Rome and declared himself dictator for life?
Julius Caesar
Julius Caesar’s rise to power marked a significant turning point in Roman history.
What geographic feature was most important for Roman travel and trade?
The Mediterranean sea
The Mediterranean Sea was crucial for commerce and communication in the Roman Empire.
Which Roman scientist studied the stars and planets?
Ptolemy
Ptolemy was an influential astronomer and mathematician in ancient Rome.
How many men made up the Senate?
300
The Senate was a governing body in ancient Rome composed of patrician members.
To which group did the men of the Senate belong?
Patricians
Members of the Senate were primarily from the patrician class.
What was the job of the Senate?
Proposing laws and analyzing foreign policies
The Senate played a key role in legislative and diplomatic matters.
Who had the right to vote in Rome?
Patrician men and Plebeian men
Voting rights were limited to male citizens of both classes.
How many consuls did the Republic usually have?
Two
The consuls were the highest elected political officers in the Roman Republic.
Who won the Punic Wars?
Rome
The victory in the Punic Wars established Rome as a dominant power in the Mediterranean.
Who introduced reform to Rome that made him popular?
Julius Caesar
Caesar’s reforms included land redistribution and increased citizenship.
Who acted as the head of the government in Rome?
Consul
Consuls were elected leaders responsible for the administration of the Republic.
Who made up the First Triumvirate?
Julius Caesar, Pompey, Crassus
This informal political alliance was formed to consolidate power.
What was the time of peace in Rome called?
Pax romana
The Pax Romana was a long period of relative peace and stability across the Roman Empire.
What was it called when the patricians fed and entertained the plebeians to keep them happy?
Bread and circuses
This phrase refers to the strategy of providing basic needs to distract the populace from political issues.
