Roman Republic and Empire Flashcards
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Climate around Rome
warm Mediterranean, good growing weather
2 main geographic features of rome
Appennines Mts.
Tiber River
Founding of Rome myth
Romulus and Remus- two twin brothers were saved by a shewolf and founded the city Rome.
How Rome was found. (not the myth)
Aeneas and Aenied fought in Trojan War, left when the city was sacked, founded Rome.
How was the Roman Republic created?
Roman Kings were overthrown by the people and a new Government was established, Republic.
3 main things the Roman Republic was made up of
Consuls, Senate, Assembly
Started with 100 members - evolves to 300 members Elected chief executives - CONSULS Come from the wealthy class Emergency Situations Appoint a dictator Rule for 6 months
Roman Senate
2 Voted in Power of a king 1 year term only Restrictions At least 42 yrs old Patrician Class
Consuls
Ruling class of Early Roman Empire
You had to be born a patrician.
Many rose to become advisers and warlords to the king.
Patricians
they were the normal working citizens
farmers, craftsmen, laborers, and soldiers
considered in the lower class
often bribed so that they wouldn’t start a riot because there were so many of them
Plebeians
Coded Law
Laws for both Plebeians and Patricians
12 Tables
Adopted and used many ideas from Greek Culture (architecture, religion, art, education)
Roman Republic culture
Similar to Greek Mythology. Different names for gods and heros, same basis for each though
Roman Mythology
Entertainment for society, trained fighters(most were slaves), fight each other or animals.
Gladiators
number of Punic wars
3
Cause: Carthage vs. Rome They were fighting over Sicily. Key Events/ Result: Rome won Sicily Navy Rome fought at sea. Matched Carthage’s navy
1st Punic War
Cause: Spain
Carthage is mad because Rome takes port.
When Hannibal took control of Carthaginian forces he invaded Rome for revenge.
Rome attacked Carthage.
Key Events and Result: Hannibal crosses the alps to fight Rome in Northern Italy
Rome sends troops down to Carthage
Carthage’s empire ends after they lost
Carthage had to pay Rome a lot of silver
Without the Carthage Empire Rome took control of Spain
2nd Punic War
Cause: Carthage attacks Numidia
Rome goes to attack Carthage to wipe it off the map.
Key Events and Results: Carthage is gone and is no longer an empire.
Rome takes all control.
3rd Punic War
Roman General, statesman, and consul Amassed power through politics and military Refused to give up military power Crossed Rubicon (49 BC) Ignited Civil War
Julius Caesar
Formed in 60 BCE and lasted until 53 BCE. Combined the abilities of 3 powerful men, Caesar, Pompey, Crassus.
1st triumvirate
How Caesar died.
Assasinated in the senate chamber, stabbed 23 times
When does the Roman Republic fall?
after Caesar’s death.
4 main reasons for the Rome Republic decline.
- Economic problems
- Corrupt officials
- crime and private army
- Caesar’s dictatorship
Economic problem of the Roman Republic
To many slaves in society
Slaves take jobs from Plebeians
Upper class becomes too wealthy
