Ancient Rome Flashcards
(24 cards)
Tribune
Government officials who represented the voices of the plebeians
Legion
Groups of Roman soldiers who worked together to combat forces and protect Roman territories
Triumvirate
Three rulers who share power
Empire
A group of territories governed by one leader
Plebeian
The “common” people, ordinary
Latifundia
A large farming estate
Patrician
The wealthy ruling class of Rome
Praetor
Government workers acted as judges in ancient Rome and interpreted the laws
Who founded the city of Rome
Romulus
Possession of what island caused the Punic Wars?
Sicily
Who took over Rome and declared himself dictator for life?
Julius Caesar
What geographic feature was most important for Roman travel and trade?
The Mediterranean Sea
Which Roman scientist studied the stars and planets?
Ptolemy
How many men made up the senate?
300
To which group did the men of the senate belong?
Patrician
What was the job of the senate?
Proposing laws and analyzing foreign policies
Who had the right to vote in Rome?
Plebeian and Patrician men
How many consuls did the Republic usually have?
two
Who won the Punic Wars?
Rome
Who introduced reform to Rome that made him popular?
Julius Caesar
Who was a person that acted as the head of the government in Rome?
consul
Who made up the First Triumvirate?
Julius Caesar, Pompey, Crassus
What was the time of peace in Rome?
Pax Romana
What was it called when the patricians fed and entertained the plebeians to keep them happy?
bread and circuses
