Untitled Deck Flashcards
(26 cards)
Who represented the voice of the plebeians?
Tribune
Tribune officials were elected to protect the interests of the common people.
What are groups of Roman soldiers called?
Legion
Legions were essential for military campaigns and defense.
What is a group of territories governed by one ruler called?
Empire
Empires often encompass diverse cultures and regions.
Who were the ‘common’ people of Rome?
Plebeian
Plebeians had limited rights compared to the patricians.
What is a large farming estate known as?
Latifundia
Latifundia were typically worked by slaves or tenant farmers.
Who belonged to the wealthy ruling class of Rome?
Patrician
Patricians held significant political power and social status.
What was the role of a Praetor in ancient Rome?
Acted as judges and interpreted laws
Praetors played a crucial role in the judicial system.
Who founded the city of Rome?
Romulus
Romulus is a legendary figure in Roman mythology.
Possession of what island caused the Punic wars?
Sicily
Sicily was strategically important for trade and military routes.
Who declared himself dictator for life?
Julius Caesar
His rule marked a significant turning point in Roman history.
What geographic feature was most important for Roman travel and trade?
The Mediterranean Sea
The Mediterranean facilitated commerce and naval power.
Which Roman scientist studied the stars and planets?
Ptolemy
Ptolemy’s work laid the groundwork for future astronomical studies.
How many men made up the senate?
300
The senate was a powerful political body in the Roman Republic.
To which group did the men of the senate belong?
Patrician
Patricians dominated the political landscape of Rome.
What was the job of the senate?
Proposed laws and analyzed foreign policies
The senate played a key role in governance and diplomacy.
Who had the right to vote in Rome?
Patricians and Plebeian men
Voting rights were limited and often influenced by social class.
How many consuls did the Republic usually have?
Two
Consuls held executive power in the Roman Republic.
Who won the Punic Wars?
Rome
The victory established Rome as a dominant power in the Mediterranean.
Who introduced reform to Rome that made him popular?
Julius Caesar
His reforms aimed at addressing social inequalities.
What is the title for a person who acted as the head of the government in Rome?
Consul
Consuls were elected annually and shared power.
Who made up the First Triumvirate?
Julius Caesar, Pompey, Crassus
The Triumvirate was an informal political alliance.
What was the time of peace in Rome called?
Pax Romana
Pax Romana was a period of relative stability and prosperity.
What was it called when the patricians fed and entertained the plebeians?
Bread and circuses
This practice was used to appease the masses and distract from political issues.
