10.2 Flashcards
Carthage
An important Phoenician trading post in Africa
Rome
A city near the middle of the western coast of Italy
Regulas
Ancient Roman general who was defeated and captured in a war between Rome and Carthage
Hannibal
Carthaginian general who launched an invasion on the Romans from Spain by crossing the Alps
Scipio
Ancient Roman general who attacked Carthage and forced Hannibal to retreat from Rome
Julius Caesar
Ancient Roman general whose murder led to the end of the Roman Republic
Patrician
A wealthy, powerful citizen of ancient Rome
Plebian
A common citizen of ancient Rome
Republic
A form of government in which citizens have the right to choose their leaders
Representitive
A person elected to represent the people
Senate
A governing body in which ancient Roman representatives served
Consul
In ancient Rome, One of the two officials who managed the government and the army
Dictator
A person who has total control over the people
Tribune
In ancient Rome, men who were appointed to protect the rights of plebians
Patriotism
A sense of pride for in one’s country
