VCJH. The Roman Republic

Question 0

Patricians

Answer 0

Noble and powerful citizens of Rome who could be elected to office

Question 1

Aeneas

Answer 1

Great hero from Troy

Formed an alliance with the Latins in Italy. Romans traced their history to him.

Question 2

Magistrates

Answer 2

Roman officials who were judges, financial managers, and organizers of games and festivals.

Question 3

Legions

Answer 3

Groups of up to 6,000 Roman soldiers

Question 4

Spartacus

Answer 4

Former Roman soldier who led thousands of slaves in a fight for freedom.

Question 5

Rome’s location helped it become a major power. What was key to the location?

Describe the shape of Italy

Answer 5

Rivers - helped develop Roman civilization by allowing them to grow a wide variety of crops

Mountains - protected them from attacks by others

Mediterranean Sea - allowed them to trade with others

Climate - like California. Warm and dry. Good for growing abundant crops.

Italy looks like a high-heeled boot

Question 6

What is the name of Rome’s type of government?

What branches was the government made up of?

Answer 6

Tripartite government

Magistrates, Roman Senate, and the assemblies and tribunes.

Question 7

The Law of _____________ governed many parts of Roman life.

Answer 7

Twelve Tables

Question 8

The Roman society followed what other society from which they adopted ideas about art, literature, philosophy, religion, and education.

Answer 8

Greek

Question 9

Forum

Answer 9

This building was a public meeting place and the heart of Roman Society. The Law of Twelve Tables was kept here.

Question 10

Republic

Answer 10

Form of government led by rulers elected by the citizens

formed by Romans in 509 BC

Question 11

Cincinnatus

Answer 11

Famous dictator who chose not to retain his power

After he won the war he returned to being a farmer.

Question 12

Hannibal

Answer 12

Brilliant general from Carthage.

Was never able to conquer Rome

Question 13

Romulus

Answer 13

One of the twin brothers who founded Rome. Romulus killed his brother and became the first king of Rome. Rome is named after him.

Remus and Romulus

Question 14

Consuls

Answer 14

Two most powerful magistrates (officials)

Question 15

Latin

Answer 15

Language of Roman society

Question 16

Plebeians

Answer 16

Common people of Roman society

Artists, craftsmen, and traders

Question 17

Spartacus

Answer 17

A former gladiator who led thousands of slaves in a rebellion

Question 18

Dictator

Answer 18

Ruler with almost absolute power.

During difficult wars, the Romans chose dictators.

Question 19

Veto

Answer 19

Power that the tribunes had to prohibit actions by other officials.

Question 20

Remus

Answer 20

One of the twin brothers who founded Rome.

Remus and Romulus

Question 21

Roman Senate

Answer 21

2nd part of tripartite government in Roman society

A council of wealthy and powerful Romans that advised the city’s leaders

Member of the senate were elected for life.

Question 22

The ______ Wars were fought against Carthage, a city in northern Africa.

These difficult wars were against what general?

Answer 22

Punic

Hannibal

Question 23

What keeps one part tripartite government from becoming too strong?

Answer 23

Checks and balances

Question 24

Why did Romans make up stories and legends about their history such as the Aeneas story and the Romulus and Remus legend?

Answer 24

They wanted a glorious past.

Question 25

How long did the elected magistrates serve? What were the most powerful magistrates called?

Answer 25

1 year Consuls

Question 26

The Roman Senate was a council composed of _________________ that advised the city's leaders. How long did they serve in office?

Answer 26

Patricians Served for life.