Roman Republic Study Guide

Question 1

Besides connecting the Roman republic together, what was the major purpose for the building of all the Roman roads?

Answer 1

They move there military without others knowing.

Question 2

Explain why Julius Caesar was so popular with the Plebeians or common Romans?
Why did the patricians and senate not like him or fear him?

Answer 2

1. Because he lead reforms and acted like a savior to them.

2. They saw him as a threat to their power and the republic.

Question 3

What happened on the “Ides of March” 44 B.C?

Answer 3

Julius Caesar was murdered by the Senators.

Question 4

Aeneid

Answer 4

Epic poem written by Virgil about the founding of Rome

Question 5

Augurs

Answer 5

Roman priest who foretold the future.

Question 6

Assembly of the Tribes

Answer 6

Governing body in the Roman government that represented the wealthy, noble upper class. Made all laws.

Question 7

“Bread and circuses”

Answer 7

Free food and entertainment.

Question 8

Octabian

Answer 8

He brought an end to the Roman civil wars and the republic on 27 B.C

Question 9

Colonai

Answer 9

A Roman settlement/fort

Question 10

Carthage

Answer 10

This group/position was elected to protect the rights of the common people.

Question 11

Cleopatra

Answer 11

Egyptian leader who became wife and mistress of both Julius Caesar and Marc Antony.

Question 12

Consuls

Answer 12

The title given Two Roman officials who ruled over the Republic-one year terms.

Question 13

Dictator

Answer 13

Title given a man who held absolute power but whose time in office was limited to six months.

Question 14

Etruscans

Answer 14

They gave the Romans their alphabet, architectural talent an military prowess.

Question 15

Forum

Answer 15

Public square in Rome.

Question 16

Greeks

Answer 16

Major rival of Rome during the republic.

Question 17

Hannibal

Answer 17

Carthaginian general who used an elephant cavalry against the Romans.

Question 18

Hesperia

Answer 18

Original name of Rome “land of the evening sun”

Question 19

Julius Caesar

Answer 19

Greatest Roman military genius/ hero of the common people.

Question 20

Latins

Answer 20

Original people to settle Rome.

Question 21

Legion

Answer 21

Military unit within the Roman army.

Question 22

Legionaries

Answer 22

Name given to the Roman soldiers

Question 23

Marc Antony

Answer 23

Close friend of Julius Caesar who was later accused by Octavian of betraying Rome.

Question 24

Mare Nostrum

Answer 24

It meant “our sea” referring to the Mediterranean Sea.

Question 25

Patricians

Answer 25

Title given to the wealthy noble land owners who held most of the power in Rome.

Question 26

Plebeians

Answer 26

Common farmers, artisans, and merchants who made up the majority of people in Rome.

Question 27

Paterfamilias

Answer 27

Father was the head of the Roman family

Question 28

Pontifex Macimus

Answer 28

Title given to the high priest in Rome.

Question 29

Romulus

Answer 29

Legendary founder of Rome

Question 30

Republic

Answer 30

Form of government in which power lies in the hands of the citizens who have the right to choose their own leaders.

Question 31

SPQR

Answer 31

Official Roman emblem- the Roman Senate and People

Question 32

Senate

Answer 32

Governing body that represented the common people of Rome. They choose the consuls.

Question 33

Spartacus

Answer 33

Gladiator who led a slave revolt against the Romans.

Question 34

Sulla

Answer 34

Military commander who was the first to put together a private army loyal to him and not Rome.

Question 35

Tiber

Answer 35

The river that was flowed through the city of Rome.

Question 36

Tribune

Answer 36

Romans copied their pagan religion from this group of people

Question 37

Triumvirate

Answer 37

Rule of three

Question 38

12 tables

Answer 38

Roman law code.

Question 39

Vestal Virgins

Answer 39

Roman priestesses who were considered to be the “protectors of Rome”.

Question 40

What was the major problem the Roman Empire faced in conquering new territories?
Why was this a problem?
What was Rome’s solution to this problem?

Answer 40

1. To many slaves.
2. Takes the jobs of the common labor and small farmers.
3. Free “bread and circuses” food and entertainment.