Chapter 8: Rome- Preparation of the World for Christ Flashcards
on what peninsula is italy located?
apennine peninsula
who are the ancestors of the italians?
the Itali
what is the traditional founding date for Rome?
753 BC
Who are the seafaring people from Asia minor who appeared in Italy about 800 BC?
The Etruscans
Who were known as the upper class insiders to Roman politics, religion and society? Who were the lower class outsiders to Roman political and cultural life?
Patricians; plebeians
what word means greater greece?
Magna Graecia
what three characteristics Roman boys taught?
Piety, gravity and dignity
what is the most famous Roman temple?
The pantheon
what were the two bodies that elected the king?
The assembly later known as the assembly of centuries and the Senate
When did the nobles of Rome lead revolt against the tyranny of the last Etruscan king?
509 BC
what were the two bodies in the plebeian assembly?
Consilium plebis and the Tribune
what were the written laws of Rome called?
12 tables
what is the name given to the Roman military units of 3000 to 5000 foot soldiers of Calvary?
Legions
Who won the first second and third Punic wars?
Rome
when were the Romans masters of the Mediterranean world?
133 BC
which Carthaginian general came over the alps into Italy, with an army of elephants?
Hannibal
what two brothers attempted reforms in Rome?
Gaius and Tiberius Gracchus