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Chapter 5 Flashcards

1
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Romes neighbor to the north was the

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Etruscans

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2
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the ritual of divination

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examining organs of slaughtered animals

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3
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citizen military of heavily armed infantry troops

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fighting in formation

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4
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The Seven kings of Rome; created the most famous and enduring government body

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the Senate

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5
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In 509, the Roman nobility disposed the Etruscan kings and replaced the monarchy with an

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Aristocratic republic

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The highest value _________, which emphasized strength, loyalty, and courage especially in war

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Virtue

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7
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Roman society bedrock because it taught values and determined ownership over property

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The family

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8
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Romans in general, tended to be very tolerant towards most religions and cults, so long as they did not…

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Cause trouble

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The Shrine of Vesta, goddess of the hearth and protector of the family…It was the Vestal virgins job…

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to keep the flame from going out this ensuring Romes protection

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10
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Traditional Roman valued stressed virtue, fidelity to…

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the common good

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11
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First and Foremost

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Republic

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12
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A systemic institution based on a network of relationships characterized by mutual obligations

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Patron-Client System

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13
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A Patron

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was a man of superior status who could offer financial and political assistance to people of lower status

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14
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Forum

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The city’s public center

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15
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Patricians

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Small groups of aristocratic families who could trace their ancestry to one of the 100 Patricians at the founding of the city

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16
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Plebeians

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They were the majority of free Roman citizens of the lower class

17
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The struggle between the classes began over

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Marriage; wealthy plebeians insisted on the right to marry Patricians as social equals

18
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The number one bargaining chip for the Plebeians during this period was refusal of

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Military service

19
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Who possessed the authority to veto any legislation and contradict any advice from the Senate if they deemed it harmful it injurious to the Plebeians

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Tribunes

20
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A written law code in 415 BC, establishing basic procedural rights for all Roman citizens. Best protection against social strife

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The twelve Tables

21
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By 287 the Plebeian assembly was making laws that were binding on ALL Romans called

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Plebiscites

22
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Membership to ALL assemblies required

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Previous military service

23
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Centuriate Assembly; Only the Centuriate Assembly …

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Could declare war and elect the top 3 Magistrates

24
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The highest office in the republic of Rome

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Consuls

25
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Preformed judicial and military duties

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Praetors

25
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Oversaw certain aspects of governments finances (Taxes)

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Censors

26
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The Senate possessed 3 important powers:

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  1. They controlled the Treasury
  2. They controlled the state religions and oversaw the cults
  3. In a state of emergency the Senate could name a dictator
27
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The 2 main reasons for Romes remarkable expansion

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Fear from attacks and desire for wealth

28
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Approach to governance of conquered foes

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The Hammer in the Velvet Glove

29
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The 2 most significant Roman inventions that enabled them to build throughout the Mediterranean

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  1. Concrete
  2. The Roman Arch
30
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Were constructed up and down the Italian peninsula for quick troop movement

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Roads

31
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Enables the cities the grow

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Aqueducts

32
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Worst Roman military defeat ever; Disgruntled groups

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Battle of Cannae

33
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Veterans

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Not rewarded for service

34
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Disgruntled Groups; Veterans

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Not rewarded for service

35
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Supporting the common people

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Populates

36
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Supporting the social elites or status que

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Optimates

37
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Marius initiated reforms to allow landless rural residents and urban workers into the army

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Gaius Marius

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Western Civ (Gracie Watkins) (6 decks)

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