10.2 The Roman Republic 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 of the Romans from Spain by crossing the Alps
Hannibal
Ancient Roman general who attacked Carthage and forced Hannibal to retreat to Rome
Scipio
Ancient Roman general whose murder led to the end of the Roman Republic
Julius Caesar
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
Repulic
A person elected to represent the people
Representative
A governing body in which Ancient Roman representatives served
Senate
In Ancient Rome, one of two officials who managed the government and the army
Consul
A person who was total control over the people
Dictator
In Ancient Rome men who were appointed to protect the rights of the plebeians
Tribune
A sense of pride in one’s country
Patriotism
An ancient Roman emperor
Caesar
A famous Ancient Roman road
Appian Way
Carthage and Rome had fought three wars and they became known as the Punic Wars
The Punic Wars
