Ancient Rome Flashcards
What is a republic
A form of government in which voters elect officials to run the state. Only male adult citizens could vote.
What was the basic social structure of ancient rome
patricians
How did the romans prevent their government from becoming too powerful
Checks and balances
Who was Julius Caeser, How did he gain his power, what did he do
A roman general and politician who named himself dictator. He forged an alliance with another general. Enlarge the senate, created needed government reforms, and decreased Rome’s debt.
Who was Octavian (Augustus), what did he do
First Roman emperor. He brought peace.
What was Pax Romana
Roman peace
How did arches impact the roman empire
allowed romans to create bigger buildings and structures.
How did roads impact the roman empire
helped with the movement of armies, people, and goods across the empire.
How did concrete impact the roman empire
It helped build monuments, buildings, and harbor structures.
How did sewer systems impact the roman empire
It helped with drainage. It would take filthy water away.
How did aqueducts impact the roman empire
Allowed to take water from a freshwater source, such as a lake or spring, to a city.
How did apartments impact the roman empire
It provided people who were not wealthy a place to live.
How did Diocletian and Constantine attempt to reform (fix) the Roman Empire?
control inflation by issuing a maximum price edict and salaries of workers. Reorganizing the Roman Empire’s currency system to restructure Rome’s armed forces. Stripped power from Roman senate and created extreme power for the emperor.
Who was Atilla the Hun? How did he help cause the fall of the Western Empire?
Leader of the Huns. Launched an attack on Gaul. created an alliance with neighboring clans.
What were the main political, social, and economic causes of Rome’s decline?
Economic problems, government corruption, crime and private armies, and the rise of Julius Caesar as emperor
