acient rome Flashcards
Who founded the city of Rome?
Romulus
Possession of what island caused the Punic wars?
Sicily
Who took over Rome and declared himself dictator for life?
Julius Caesar
Who was a person that acted as the head of the government in Rome?
Augustus
Who made up the First Triumvirate?
Pompey
What was the time of peace in Rome?
Pax Romana
What was it called when the patricians fed and entertained the plebeians to keep them happy?
Bread and circuses
Which man fell in love with Cleopatra and tried to rebel against Octavian?
Mark Antony
What geographic feature was most important for Roman travel and trade?
Tiber River and Mediterranean Sea
Which Roman scientist studied the stars and planets?
Ptolemy
How many men made up the Senate?
300
To which group did the men of the Senate belong?
Patricians
What was the job of the Senate?
Proposing laws and foreign policies
Who had the right to vote in Rome?
Patricians and plebeians
How many consuls did the Republic usually have?
2 men
Who won the Punic Wars?
Rome
Who introduced reform to Rome that made him popular?
Julius Caesar
