Roman And greek Flashcards
Define Republic
Government which power resides in a body of citzens who are allowed to mote and have ellective officials to govern on their behalf
Define legion
Unit of 3000-6000 men in a Roman army
Define consul
2 patrictioners were chose every year.. Were top government officials and headed army and ran government.
Define dictator
Ruler with total power over a country
Define Triumvirate
A group of three people who share power in a government.
Define Pax Romana
A 200 year long period of Roman history identified as a golden age of increased trade, peace and order, and imperialism
Aqueduct Definition
An artificial channel for conveying water, typiclly over a valley in the form of a bridge
Define Forum
A place where ideas and views on an issue can be exchanged
Define gladiator
A man trained to fight with wepons against other men or wild animals in an arena
Define twelve tables
legistation that stood at the center of the foundation of Roman law , states the rights and duties of Roman citizens
Who was Romulus
Founder of Rome. Raised by she-wolf and killed his twin brother Remus over the empire.
Who was Cincinatus
was a Roman patrician, statesman, and military leader of the early Roman Republic who became a famous model of Roman virtue—particularly civic virtue—by the time of the late Republic.
WHo was Hannibal
Carthaginian general who wought in the second Punic war. Crossed the Alps with his troops.
Who is Julius Ceaser
Member of the first triumvirate. In 44BC was appointed dictation for life. While having total control he still embraced Republic roots. Expanded empire,Created jobs, Created building projects and was killed by the Senate for fears of becoming to powerful.
Who is Cicero
A Roman statesman, lawyer, and scholar who tried to uphold republican princables in the final cival wars that ended the Roman republic.
Who was Nero
Emperor that became infamous for his personal extravagances and murdourus ideologies and also who seduced married women and young boys. Overall Bad emperor.
Who was Hadrian
Empire who broke predecessors to focus on securing the Roman empire through its existing borders.
Describe the role of Geography in the rise of the Roman empire
- Alps protected the Romans greatly.
- Rome developed on peninsula and near water helped trade and transportation.
How did each contribute to the founding of Rome. Etruscans / latins/Greeks
E - metal working and gladiators
L- Language
G- Religion/ architecture/ math and science.
Role of patrician and plabeians differ in society
Plebians were the average people and the Patricians were wealthy landowners.
What were the Punic wars and how did they change Rome
The Punic wars were the wars between Romans and cartherage. Advanced ships and made them a navel superpower,Grew Rome as they took control of neighboring empires.
Was Ceaser a reformer or dictatior
BOth because he weilded his power to enlarge the Senate and made needed government reforms but also Senate thought he had to much power.
How was Rome able to maintain the empire and become rich and prosperous
The combination of fighting piracy, building roads, minting coins and extending military protection over a large area
Describe an example of an bad emperor
Caligula - After overcoming epelisy he went insane and became very murderous. (killing a priest during an animal sacrifice.) Spent alot of money while he was in power and known as the worst emperor in Rome.