World History - Chapter 7, Sections 1-4 Flashcards
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What River was the city of Rome divided by?
The Tiber River
What major mountain rage separates Italy from the rest of Europe?
The Alps
What part of Ancient Rome was part of a religion?
Latium
What was Latium’s main language?
Latin
What was Rome’s natural defence?
The hills
What does Rome have access to?
A port on the Tiber River
What are the three things that are natural defenses to Rome?
The Hills, Shallow parts of the Tiber River, and a port on the Tiber River
What was Rome’s first government?
A Monarchy
What is a Republic?
A government in which citizens have the right to vote and elect officials
Which Government allows citizens to have the right to vote & elect officials?
A Republic
Which people of Rome could play a role in the city’s government?
All Free Adult Male Citizens
What people developed their own alphabet based on the Greek alphabet?
The Etruscans
What is a Legion?
Rome’s basic unit of army
What advantage did Rome’s army have?
They didn’t travel in a large square, so they could be more flexible with movements.
What did Allies of Rome have in return?
Roman Citizenship and the Right to Vote
What was the main idea on Rome’s government?
Separation of Power
Who were Roman Citizens? 4 things
- Free Roman Men, 2. If BOTH parents were citizens, males could be Citizens at birth, 3. Citizenship could later be given by the Roman people, 4. Citizenship could later be given by Generals & Emperors.
What was a Toga?
Was the symbol of Roman Citizenship
What is a Patrician?
They were powerful landowners who controlled the Roman gov’t
What was a Plebeian?
They were farmers and workers who made up most of the population and had fewer rights
How long can a Dictator rule in times of crisis?
No more than 6 months
What was the most important job of a Consul?
To lead the armies
What did Praetors do? 3 things
They aided the Consuls, managed the city of Rome, and led armies in times of war
What did Censors do?
They oversaw moral conduct of all citizens
