chapter 9 study guide answers Flashcards
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Dictator
a Roman official who had
all the powers of a king but could hold
office for only 6 months
Arch
curved structure used as a
support over an open space as a doorway
Aqueduct
structures that carried
water over long distances
Veto
the rejection of any planned
action by a person in power
Patrician
member of a wealthy family
Plebeian
ordinary citizens
Consul
two officials that lead the
government
Republic Consul
citizens have the right to vote
to elect their leaders
Who could not hold office or be
senators?
plebeians
Describe the roads in Roman times.
They all led to Rome
What was the myth that young Romans
learned about the founding of their state?
It describes Rome’s location, where
seven hills rise above the Tiber River
Which territories did Roman armies
conquer ?
carthage,greece,gaul
When did Rome enjoy peace and
prosperity?
during all the periods of five good emperors
What did the Romans do after they
conquered a territory?
they built a new city to serve as the capital of province
How did the Romans worship?
they honored god and goddesses who often had greek counterparts
Describe the Etruscan kings of Rome?
they were all powerful
Caesar’s death and his adopted sons
victory marked?
the last time a leaders son took power
How did the Etruscan kings affect the
early Roman Republic?
Romans did not like rule by one man in
the past, the civil war brought so much
conflict that they were grateful for
peace and prosperity when it ended.
They gave Augustus as much power as
he wanted
How were the Roman Republic and
Roman Empire different?
Rulers of the republic were elected by
the people, while emperors took power
by force or were sons of the emperor.
