Ancient Rome. Flashcards
(27 cards)
What is a Tribune?
Government officials who represented the voice of the plebeians.
What is a Legion?
Groups of Roman soldiers who worked together to combat forces and protect Roman territory.
What is a Triumvirate?
Three rulers who share power.
What is an Empire?
A group of territories governed by one ruler.
Who are Plebeians?
The common people, ordinary citizens.
What is a Latifundia?
A large farming estate.
Who are Patricians?
Wealthy ruling class.
What is a Praetor?
Government judges.
Who founded the city of Rome?
Trojan Aeneas - Romulus and Remus.
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?
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 men.
What was the job of the Senate?
Proposing laws and analyzing.
Who had the right to vote in Rome?
Plebeian and patrician men were allowed to vote.
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?
Consuls.
Who made up the First Triumvirate?
Crassus, Julius Caesar, Pompey.
What was the time of peace in Rome?
Pax Romana.
