Chapter 6/7 Flashcards
Plebians
Ancient Rome, one of the common farmers, artisans, and merchants who make up most of the pop
Republic
type of gov. where power is heald in the hands of representatives and leaders who are elected by citizens w/ the right to vote
Punic Wars
series of 3 wars w/ rome and carthage
destroyed carthage and Rome’s dominance over the western Mediterranean
Hannibal
brilliant military strategist who wanted to avenge Carthage’s earlier defeat
Diocletian
strong willed army leader who became emperor of rome
reforms the empire
restored order to empire/double size of army
Julius Ceasar
military leader who joined forceds with creassus (wealthy roman)
dominated rome as a triumvirate
strong leader // military genuis
pompey feared him
Triumvirate
a group of 3 rulers
Julius Caesar was 1
pax ramana
period of pease and prosperity thru Roman Empire
27 bc-180ad
Chandragupta
Emperor of Mauryan (Chandragupta Mauryan) Chandragupta Mauryan Unifies North India defeated selecus 4 provinces 90000 soldiers
Gupta Empire
oversaw a great flowering of Indian civilization, especially Hindu culture
Chandra Gupta is his name
“great king of kings”
Mauryan Empire
Chandraguptas empire
Silk Road
a system of anciant caravan routes across Central Asia, along which traders carried silk and other trade goods
Brahma
a hindu god considered the creator of the world
Shiva
hindu god considered destroyer of the world
Great Wall of China
an impressive symbol of the Asian giant’s power, genius, and endurance.
