October 29

Question 1

Rome’s Early Republic - When did it take place?

Answer 1

5- early 3rd century

Question 2

Rome Early Republic - Which enthnicity becomes dominate?

Answer 2

Romans become dominate in Italy

Question 3

Rome Early Republic - What did the Romans do after taking over Italy? (2)

Answer 3

1) When they defeated state generals - they were spared

2) Some people are given citizenship

Question 4

Rome Early Republic - Why were the Generals and troops spared by the Romans? (2)

Answer 4

1) Troops

2) Money

Question 5

Rome Early Republic - Why were some people provided citzenship in Romes early republic?

Answer 5

Gain a large mass of troops

Question 6

Why was Rome Succesful? (3)

Answer 6

1) Social Factors
2) Diplomatic factors
3) Military Factors

Question 7

Why was Rome Succesful? - Elaborate on Social Factors (2)

Answer 7

Romans found a peaceful socio-economic solution to friction in their society.
- Resolution of struggle and order where Plebeians continue to support the state.

Question 8

Who are Plebeians?

Answer 8

Members of the lower society - commons

Question 9

Why was Rome Succesful? - Elaborate on Diplomatic Factors (2)

Answer 9

1) Romans harness the strength of defeated opponents especially allies (soccii)
2) Romans used diplomacy to justify wars (Bellum Iustum)

Question 10

Why was Rome Succesful? - Elaborate on Military Factors (3)

Answer 10

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

Question 11

Rome and Carthage - Who were Phoenicians?

Answer 11

Sesmitic people from Syria/ Lebanon - called themselves kenaani

Question 12

Rome and Carthage - Why did Greeks call Phoenicians “Trade” people

Answer 12

Because of purple shell dye they exported

Question 13

Rome and Carthage - When was the Carthage founded and why did the Romans despise it?

Answer 13

1) 814 BCE and became main Phoenician City in 6th C.

2) Main rival of Rome and was a collection of cities (like poleis)

Question 14

Rome and Carthage - What was so threatining about the Carthage ?(2)

Answer 14

1) Advance naval and trading power

2) Ready and prepared for war

Question 15

Describe Pg 224 LIVY 3.55 1-7

Answer 15

A primary source which describes the persecution of plebians right to appeal and the protection of patricians

Question 16

The struggle of the Order- Who gave the right to appeal?

Answer 16

Given through the tribunes of the Plebs

Question 17

The struggle of the Order- Did Plebeians ever get access to the magistracies? What were the magistrates (2)

Answer 17

1) Yes the Plebs were given access to the magistrates

2) Consulship, Praetorship

Question 18

The struggle of the Order- Who were the type of Plebeians that were able to obtain these magistrates?

Answer 18

wealthy mofo’s and participate in politics

Question 19

The struggle of the Order- What is the assembly were ONLY Plebeins get to express their will?

Answer 19

Concilium Plebis

Question 20

The struggle of the Order- Who was LIVY and what was his significance? (2)

Answer 20

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

Question 21

The struggle of the Order- Describe Sancrosancity

Answer 21

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

Question 22

The struggle of the Order- What did the Silver denarius (coin) of P. Licinius Nerva (general) depict?

Answer 22

two forms of voting

1) Voting in private (across a bridge [isolate])
2) Voting shouting - worst