ancient rome Flashcards
Who represented the voices of the plebeians in ancient Rome?
Tribune
Tribunes were elected officials who advocated for the rights and interests of the common people.
What are groups of Roman soldiers called who worked together to combat forces and protect Roman territories?
Legion
Legions were the primary military units of the Roman army.
What is a group of territories governed by one ruler called?
Empire
An empire is often characterized by expansion and control over diverse regions.
Who were the common people of ancient Rome?
Plebeian
Plebeians were the lower social class, distinct from the patricians.
What is a large farming estate in ancient Rome called?
Latifundia
Latifundia were often worked by slaves and produced agricultural goods.
Who belonged to the wealthy ruling class of Rome?
Patrician
Patricians held significant political power and social privilege.
What was the role of a praetor in ancient Rome?
Judges who interpreted the laws
Praetors had judicial authority and could also govern provinces.
Who founded the city of Rome?
Romulus
Romulus is a legendary figure credited with the establishment of Rome.
Possession of what island caused the Punic Wars?
Sicily
Sicily was strategically important and a point of conflict between Rome and Carthage.
Who took over Rome and declared himself dictator for life?
Julius Caesar
Caesar’s rise to power marked the end of the Roman Republic.
What geographic feature was most important for Roman travel and trade?
Mediterranean Sea
The Mediterranean facilitated commerce and military movements.
Which Roman scientist studied the stars and planets?
Ptolemy
Ptolemy’s work influenced astronomy for centuries.
How many men made up the Roman Senate?
300
The Senate was a key political institution in ancient Rome.
To which group did the men of the Senate belong?
Patrician
Senators were typically from the patrician class.
What was the job of the Senate?
Propose laws and analyze foreign policies
The Senate played a crucial role in governance and decision-making.
Who had the right to vote in Rome?
Men
Voting rights were primarily limited to male citizens.
How many consuls did the Republic usually have?
Two
Consuls shared power and were elected annually.
Who won the Punic Wars?
Rome
The victory established Rome as a dominant power in the Mediterranean.
Who introduced reforms to Rome that made him popular?
Julius Caesar
His reforms included land redistribution and debt relief.
Who acted as the head of the government in Rome?
Consul
Consuls were the highest elected officials in the Roman Republic.
Who made up the First Triumvirate?
Julius Caesar, Pompey, Crassus
The Triumvirate was an informal political alliance.
What was the time of peace in Rome called?
Pax Romana
Pax Romana was a long period of relative peace and stability.
What was it called when the patricians fed and entertained the plebeians to keep them happy?
Bread and circuses
This practice was used to distract and placate the lower classes.
Which man fell in love with Cleopatra and tried to rebel against Octavian?
Mark Antony
Antony’s alliance with Cleopatra led to his downfall.
What were the people called who fought to the death in the Colosseum?
Gladiators
Gladiatorial games were a popular form of entertainment in ancient Rome.
