Roman Republic Flashcards
(26 cards)
Peninsulaππ
A piece of land that is surrounded by bodies of water on three sides.
Tiber River π£π½π§π‘
The river that Rome was built near and provided the Romans with a source of water, protection from invaders, and a travel route.
The Alpsπ
The mountains in the northern region of Italy.
The Apennines π»
The mountain range that stretches from northern to southern Italy.
Patricians π΅π°π
The wealthy landowners who held all the highest positions in the government.
Plebeians ππ³
The Plebeians were the male farmers/citizens that could vote but were not allowed to hold high positions in government.
The Twelve Tables of Law πΌππππ
The written constitution that gave Romans basic rights and laws to follow in their daily lifestyle. Inspired the Constitution.
Consul ππΌπ±π±
Two individuals that commanded the army and directed the government for one year.
Hannibal ππππππΌβ
A general from Carthage who nearly captured Rome after crossing the Alps on a herd of elephants.
Scipio π±π‘βπ΅ππΌ
One of the greatest Roman generals who would later become consul.
Romulus and Remus π¨ββ€οΈβπ¨
The first king of Rome was Romulus. He killed Remus after an argument over whom the city should be named after. Remus helped with the construction of the city. They were twin brothers.
Senate πΌπ±π±π±π±π±π±
Powerful body of 300 members that advised Roman leaders.
Republic π³
Type of government in which people elect their leaders.
Where is Rome located in Italy? πΊ
Rome is located on the west coast of Italy.
What is Rome built on top of? βπ©π§β
A total of seven hills
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Climate of Rome?
The climate of Rome is very mild. It is not very harsh. In fact, it is perfect for farming.
Names of the seven hills πΌπΌπΌπΌπΌπΌπΌ
1οΈβ£ Ouirinal Hill 2οΈβ£ Viminal Hill 3οΈβ£Esquiline Hill 4οΈβ£Caelian Hill 5οΈβ£Aventine Hill 6οΈβ£ Palentine Hill 7οΈβ£ Capitoline Hill
600s B.C.
The Etruscans, a people from Northern Italy, conquered Rome. Romans wanted to self rule.
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509 B.C.
Romans overthrow Etruscan King and form a republic. πβ
450 B.C.
The Patricians passed a written constitution called the Twelve Tables of Law. ππππππππππ
300s B.C.
Romans dominated central Italy. πππ‘
275 B.C.
All of the Italian peninsula was under Roman control.
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264 B.C.
Began in 264 B.C. and was a series of three wars against Carthage, a rich trading city in North Africa. β
202 B.C.
The Roman general Scipio defeated Hannibal in 202 B.C. π‘π‘π―