Part 2 Flashcards
What is an example of a republic?
Rome
what is a republic?
a form of government in which the power is in the hands of representatives elected by citizens with the right to vote
What was the Senate in Rome?
the supreme governing body, originally made up of artistocrats
What is a patrician?
a member of a wealthy family, upper class of Rome
What is a plebian?
the common merchants, artisans, and farmers of rome (lower class)
What were the Twelve Tables?
laws written by plebeians that stated that all people were equal before the law
What is a dictator?
a political leader given full control over government and military
What was the Pax Romana and why was important?
a period of peace in Rome; it was important because Roman culture thrived and the government was very stable
who was the first leader of the Pax Romana?
Agustus
What allowed Italy to thrive?
Italy was surrounded by water so trade was good and it was able to thrive
What were three societies that lived in Italy before?
Latins, Etruscans, and Greeks
How did Rome become a republic?
an etruscan declared himself leader of all of rome and centralized the government
Who fought against each other in the Punic Wars?
Rome and Carthage
Who won the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Punic Wars?
1-Rome
2-Rome (but after much damage from Carthage)
3-Rome
Who was the major general for Carthage in the Punic Wars?
Hannibal