Ancient Rome Flashcards
What year is traditionally considered the founding of Rome?
753 BC
Who was the first king of Rome?
Romulus
True or False: The Roman Republic was established in 509 BC.
True
What form of government replaced the monarchy in Rome?
The Republic
Fill in the blank: The two social classes in early Roman society were the __________ and the Plebeians.
Patricians
What was the primary assembly of the Roman citizens called?
The Comitia
Who were the two elected officials that served as the executive branch in the Roman Republic?
Consuls
What was the role of the Senate in the Roman Republic?
To advise the consuls and control public finances
True or False: The Twelve Tables were the first written code of laws in Rome.
True
What conflict is known as the struggle between the Patricians and Plebeians for political equality?
The Conflict of the Orders
What was a significant result of the Punic Wars?
Rome became the dominant power in the Mediterranean.
Fill in the blank: The Roman general who famously crossed the Rubicon was __________.
Julius Caesar
What was the main purpose of the Roman legions?
To serve as the military forces of Rome.
Who was the last king of Rome?
Tarquin the Proud
What year marks the end of the Roman Republic?
27 BC
True or False: The Roman Forum was the center of political and social activity in Rome.
True
What was the significance of the Lex Hortensia?
It made plebiscites binding on all citizens.
Which Roman general is famous for his victories in the Gallic Wars?
Julius Caesar
What was the primary language of the Roman Republic?
Latin
Fill in the blank: The Roman practice of __________ allowed for the incorporation of conquered peoples into Roman society.
Romanization
What major event occurred in 44 BC?
The assassination of Julius Caesar
What were the main causes of the decline of the Roman Republic?
Political corruption, economic inequality, and military unrest.
Who were the Gracchi brothers, and what did they advocate for?
They were reformers who advocated for land redistribution and social reforms.
What was the purpose of the Roman roads?
To facilitate trade and military movement.
True or False: The Roman Republic was characterized by a system of checks and balances.
True
What was the impact of the Roman conquests on its economy?
Increased wealth through plunder and trade, but also economic disparity.
Fill in the blank: The __________ were the first elected tribunes in Roman history.
Tribunes of the Plebs
