Ancient rome test Flashcards
Define Tribune
Government officials that represented the voice of the plebeians
Tribunes played a crucial role in the Roman Republic by advocating for the rights of the lower classes.
Define Legion
Groups of roman soldiers who worked together to combat forces and protect roman territories
A legion typically consisted of about 5,000 soldiers.
Define Triumvirate
Three rulers who share power
The First Triumvirate included Julius Caesar, Pompey, and Crassus.
Define Empire
A group of territories governed by one ruler
The Roman Empire is one of the most well-known empires in history.
Define Plebeian
The common ‘people’, or ordinary
Plebeians were the lower class of Roman society.
Define Latifundia
A large farming estate
These estates were often worked by slaves and contributed to economic disparities.
Define Patrician
The wealthy ruling class of Rome
Patricians held most of the political power in the early Roman Republic.
Define Praetor
These government workers acted as judges in ancient Rome and interpreted the laws
Praetors had significant influence over legal decisions.
Who founded the city of Rome?
Trojan Aeneas
Possession of what island caused the Punic wars?
Sicily
Who took over Rome and declared himself dictator for life?
Julius Caesar
What geographic feature was most important for Roman travel and trade?
The Mediterranean sea
Which Roman scientist studied the stars and planets?
Ptolemy
How many men made up the senate?
300 patrician men
To which group did the men of the senate belong?
The branches of government
What was the job of the senate?
To serve the consuls and propose laws
Who had the right to vote in Rome?
Both the patricians and plebeians
How many consuls did the Republic usually have?
2
Who won the Punic Wars?
Rome
Who introduced reform to Rome that made him popular?
Trajan
Who was a person that acted as the head of the government in Rome?
Consul
Who made up the First Triumvirate?
Julius Caesar, Pompey, and Crassus
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 were the people called who fought to death in the Colosseum?
Gladiators
