ancient Rome 3 Flashcards
(26 cards)
Possession of what island caused the Punic wars?
Sicily
Who took over Rome and declared himself dictator for life?
Julius Cesar
What geographic feature was most important for Roman travel and trade?
Mediterranean sea
Which Roman scientist studied the stars and planets?
Ptolemy’s
How many men made up the senate?
300 men
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?
Both patricians and plebians
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 Cesar
Who was a person that acted as the head of the government in Rome?
Consul
Who made up the First Triumvirate?
Julius cesar, pompey, and crassus
What was the time of peace in Rome?
Pax Romona
what was it called when the patricians fed and entertained the plebeians to keep them happy?
The “bread and circuses”
Which man fell in love with Cleopatra and tried to rebel against Octavian?
Mark Antony
What were the people called who fought to death in the Colosseum?
Gladiators
Tribune
government officials who represented the voice of the plebians
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 ruler
Plebeian
The “common” people,ordinary
Latifundia
A large farming estate
Patrician-
The wealthy ruling class of rome
