ancient Rome 2 Flashcards
Who founded the city of Rome?
Romulus
Romulus is a legendary figure in Roman history.
What caused the Punic Wars?
Possession of Sicily
The conflict between Rome and Carthage over control of Sicily sparked the wars.
Who took over Rome and declared himself dictator for life?
Julius Caesar
Julius Caesar’s rise to power marked a significant shift in Roman governance.
What geographic feature was most important for Roman travel and trade?
Mediterranean Sea
The Mediterranean facilitated trade and military movement across the empire.
Which Roman scientist studied the stars and planets?
Ptolemy
Ptolemy’s work in astronomy influenced later scientific thought.
How many men made up the Senate?
300
The Senate was a key political institution in ancient Rome.
To which group did the men of the Senate belong?
Patricians
The Senate was primarily composed of members from the patrician class.
What was the job of the Senate?
Analyzing foreign policies and proposing laws
The Senate played a critical role in governance and legislative procedures.
Who had the right to vote in Rome?
Plebeian and patrician men
Voting rights were limited to male citizens.
How many consuls did the Republic usually have?
2
The dual consulship was intended to prevent the concentration of power.
Who won the Punic Wars?
Rome
Rome’s victory solidified its dominance in the Mediterranean.
Who introduced reform to Rome that made him popular?
Julius
Julius Caesar implemented various reforms that appealed to the populace.
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
This political alliance was crucial in the late Republic.
What was the time of peace in Rome?
Pax Romana
The Pax Romana was a period of relative peace and stability across the empire.
What was it called when the patricians fed and entertained the plebeians to keep them happy?
Bread and Circuses
This strategy was used to distract and placate the lower classes.
Which man fell in love with Cleopatra and tried to rebel against Octavian?
Mark Antony
Mark Antony’s alliance with Cleopatra led to his downfall.
What were the people called who fought to death in the Colosseum?
Gladiators
Gladiators were often slaves or prisoners of war forced to fight.
Fill in the blank: The geographic feature most important for Roman travel and trade was the _______.
Mediterranean Sea
Fill in the blank: The wealthy class of Rome was known as the _______.
Patricians
Fill in the blank: The large farming estate in ancient Rome was called a _______.
Latifundia
True or False: The Senate included members from both the plebeian and patrician classes.
False
The Senate was primarily made up of patricians.
