Chapter 6

Question 1

Which is more important as a leader?

Answer 1

Results: being ruthless and not following orders
Integrity: listening to others and showing mercy

Question 2

Rome

Answer 2

Built on 7 rolling hills by Tiber River. It was near the midpoint of Mediterainian Sea.

Question 3

First Romans

Answer 3

Latins, Greeks and Estuscans.

Question 4

Republic

Answer 4

Last king, Tarquin the Proud. A from of government where power rest with the citizens who vote for a leader.

Question 5

Patricians

Answer 5

Wealthy landowners who wanted power.

Question 6

Plebeians

Answer 6

Common farmers, artisans and merchants who wanted power.

Question 7

Tribunes

Answer 7

Representatives elected by plebeians to protect their rights in government.

Question 8

Consults

Answer 8

Like kings, they commanded the army and directed the government but had limited power.

Question 9

Senate

Answer 9

Aristocratic branch of government. 300 members were chosen from upper class.

Question 10

Dictator

Answer 10

In times of crises, a leader appointed to make all decisions and command army but the power lasted only 6 months.

Question 11

Legions

Answer 11

Large military units, heavily armed foot soldiers.

Question 12

Punic War

Answer 12

Between Rome and Carthage, 3 wars.

1. Control of Sicily, lasted 23 years and ended in the defeat of Carthage.
2. Young Cathagian General (Hannibal) who wanted to avenge the defeat. Won a victory but Rome eventually defeated him.
3. Rome laid siege on Cathage. The city was set on fire and citizens sold for slavery.