Chapter 10 vocab

Question 1

Aeneas

Answer 1

When the Greeks destroyed Troy they followed him.

Question 2

Romulus and Remus

Answer 2

They were twin brothers.

Question 3

Republic

Answer 3

People elect leaders to govern them.

Question 4

Dictators

Answer 4

Rulers with almost absolute power.

Question 5

Cincinnatus

Answer 5

A dictator who gained power in 458 BC.

Question 6

Plebeians

Answer 6

Or common people.

Question 7

Patricians

Answer 7

Nobles.

Question 8

Magistrates

Answer 8

Officials

Question 9

Consuls

Answer 9

Two of the most powerful people in Rome.

Question 10

Roman Senate

Answer 10

A council of wealthy and powerful Romans.

Question 11

Veto

Answer 11

Veto or prohibit

Question 12

Latin

Answer 12

The Romans language.

Question 13

Checks and Balances

Answer 13

Methods to balance power.

Question 14

Forum

Answer 14

Romes public meeting place.

Question 15

Legions

Answer 15

Or groups of up to 6,000 soldiers.

Question 16

Punic Wars

Answer 16

A series of wars against Carthage, a city in northern Africa.

Question 17

Hannibal

Answer 17

A brilliant general.

Question 18

Gaius Marius

Answer 18

A consul that encourages people to join the army.

Question 19

Lucius Cornelius Sulla

Answer 19

A politician That became consul in 88 BC

Question 20

Spartacus

Answer 20

A gladiator who rose up and demanded freedom

Question 21

Primary

Answer 21

A person who ran the city of Rome. ( Main Most important)

Question 22

Purpose

Answer 22

The reason something is done.