October 29 Flashcards
Rome’s Early Republic - When did it take place?
5- early 3rd century
Rome Early Republic - Which enthnicity becomes dominate?
Romans become dominate in Italy
Rome Early Republic - What did the Romans do after taking over Italy? (2)
1) When they defeated state generals - they were spared
2) Some people are given citizenship
Rome Early Republic - Why were the Generals and troops spared by the Romans? (2)
1) Troops
2) Money
Rome Early Republic - Why were some people provided citzenship in Romes early republic?
Gain a large mass of troops
Why was Rome Succesful? (3)
1) Social Factors
2) Diplomatic factors
3) Military Factors
Why was Rome Succesful? - Elaborate on Social Factors (2)
Romans found a peaceful socio-economic solution to friction in their society.
- Resolution of struggle and order where Plebeians continue to support the state.
Who are Plebeians?
Members of the lower society - commons
Why was Rome Succesful? - Elaborate on Diplomatic Factors (2)
1) Romans harness the strength of defeated opponents especially allies (soccii)
2) Romans used diplomacy to justify wars (Bellum Iustum)
Why was Rome Succesful? - Elaborate on Military Factors (3)
Created new technologies
1) Scutum (oblong shield) protected more than hoplite shield
2) Soldiers were armed with two javelins and a sword for close combat (Gladius) - Gladiator
3) Paid soldiers - incentivized to fight
Rome and Carthage - Who were Phoenicians?
Sesmitic people from Syria/ Lebanon - called themselves kenaani
Rome and Carthage - Why did Greeks call Phoenicians “Trade” people
Because of purple shell dye they exported
Rome and Carthage - When was the Carthage founded and why did the Romans despise it?
1) 814 BCE and became main Phoenician City in 6th C.
2) Main rival of Rome and was a collection of cities (like poleis)
Rome and Carthage - What was so threatining about the Carthage ?(2)
1) Advance naval and trading power
2) Ready and prepared for war
Describe Pg 224 LIVY 3.55 1-7
A primary source which describes the persecution of plebians right to appeal and the protection of patricians
The struggle of the Order- Who gave the right to appeal?
Given through the tribunes of the Plebs
The struggle of the Order- Did Plebeians ever get access to the magistracies? What were the magistrates (2)
1) Yes the Plebs were given access to the magistrates
2) Consulship, Praetorship
The struggle of the Order- Who were the type of Plebeians that were able to obtain these magistrates?
wealthy mofo’s and participate in politics
The struggle of the Order- What is the assembly were ONLY Plebeins get to express their will?
Concilium Plebis
The struggle of the Order- Who was LIVY and what was his significance? (2)
1) Roman author who wrote about law
2) Wrote 224 passage which states that patricians were trying to keep plebeians out of office. Patricians were debating whether they should be accountable by Plebiscites (Plebein law assembly) The assembly in the Centuriate Assembly that said anything passed by the Plebeians is the law
The struggle of the Order- Describe Sancrosancity
The idea that the tribunals were sacred and if anybody violated the tribunals there would be NO physical repercussion but rather societal pressure and distaste
The struggle of the Order- What did the Silver denarius (coin) of P. Licinius Nerva (general) depict?
two forms of voting
1) Voting in private (across a bridge [isolate])
2) Voting shouting - worst
