TheRealRome Flashcards
(26 cards)
How many men made up the senate?
300 men
What was the job of the senate?
They served consuls for life and had the responsibility of proposing laws and analyzing foreign policies.
What were the people called who fought to death in the Colosseum?
Gladiators
What geographic feature was most important for Roman travel and trade?
Mediterranean Sea
What was the time of peace in Rome?
Pax Romana
Who founded the city of Rome?
Romulus
Who introduced reform to Rome that made him popular?
Julius Caesar
Who took over Rome and declared himself dictator for life?
Julius Caesar
What is an Empire?
A group of territories governed by one ruler.
Who was a person that acted as the head of the government in Rome?
A Consul
What is a Praetor?
These government workers acted as judges in Ancient Rome and interpreted the laws.
What is a Legion?
Groups of Roman soldiers who worked together to combat forces and protect territories.
What is a Triumvirate?
Three rulers who share power.
Possession of what island caused the Punic wars?
Sicily
What is a Tribune?
Government officials who represented the voices of Plebians.
Which man fell in love with Cleopatra and tried to rebel against Octavian?
Mark Antony
Who is a Plebeian?
The common or ordinary people.
Who had the right to vote in Rome?
Both the patrician and plebeian men could vote.
How many consuls did the Republic usually have?
2
Who made up the First Triumvirate?
Julius Caesar, Pompey, and Crassus
Which Roman scientist studied the stars and planets?
Ptolemy
What was it called when the patricians fed and entertained the plebeians to keep them happy?
Bread and circuses
Who is a Patrician?
The wealthy ruling class of Rome.
Who won the Punic Wars?
Rome
