10.2 Flashcards
an important Phoenician trading post in North Africa
Carthage
a city near the middle of the western coast of Italy
Rome
Ancient Roman general who was defeated and captured in a war between Rome and Carthage
Regulus
Carthaginian general who launched an invasion on the Romans from Spain by crossing the Alps
Hannibal
Ancient Roman general who attacked Carthage and forced Hannibal to retreat from Rome
Scipio
Ancient Roman general whose murder led to the end of the Roman Republic
Julius Ceaser
a wealthy, powerful citizen of ancient Rome
patrician
a common citizen of ancient Rome
plebeian
a form of government in which citizens have the right to choose their leaders
republic
a person elected to represent the people
representative
a governing body in which Roman representatives served
Senate
in ancient Rome, one of two officials who managed the government and the army
consul
a person who has total control over the people
dictator
in ancient Rome men who were appointed to protect the rights of plebeians
tribune
a sense of pride in ones country
patriotism
