Roman Republic Study Guide Flashcards
Besides connecting the Roman republic together, what was the major purpose for the building of all the Roman roads?
They move there military without others knowing.
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?
- Because he lead reforms and acted like a savior to them.
2. They saw him as a threat to their power and the republic.
What happened on the “Ides of March” 44 B.C?
Julius Caesar was murdered by the Senators.
Aeneid
Epic poem written by Virgil about the founding of Rome
Augurs
Roman priest who foretold the future.
Assembly of the Tribes
Governing body in the Roman government that represented the wealthy, noble upper class. Made all laws.
“Bread and circuses”
Free food and entertainment.
Octabian
He brought an end to the Roman civil wars and the republic on 27 B.C
Colonai
A Roman settlement/fort
Carthage
This group/position was elected to protect the rights of the common people.
Cleopatra
Egyptian leader who became wife and mistress of both Julius Caesar and Marc Antony.
Consuls
The title given Two Roman officials who ruled over the Republic-one year terms.
Dictator
Title given a man who held absolute power but whose time in office was limited to six months.
Etruscans
They gave the Romans their alphabet, architectural talent an military prowess.
Forum
Public square in Rome.
Greeks
Major rival of Rome during the republic.
Hannibal
Carthaginian general who used an elephant cavalry against the Romans.
Hesperia
Original name of Rome “land of the evening sun”
Julius Caesar
Greatest Roman military genius/ hero of the common people.
Latins
Original people to settle Rome.
Legion
Military unit within the Roman army.
Legionaries
Name given to the Roman soldiers
Marc Antony
Close friend of Julius Caesar who was later accused by Octavian of betraying Rome.
Mare Nostrum
It meant “our sea” referring to the Mediterranean Sea.
