Rome Flashcards
What were tribune-government officials?
Officials who represented the voices of the plebeians.
What is a legion?
Groups of Roman soldiers who worked together to combat forces and protect Roman territories.
What is a triumvirate?
Three rulers who share power.
What is an empire?
A group of territories governed by one ruler.
Who were the plebeians?
The common people, ordinary.
What is a latifundia?
A large farming estate.
Who were the patricians?
A wealthy ruling class of Rome.
What was the role of a praetor?
Government workers who acted as judges in ancient Rome and interpreted the laws.
Who founded the city of Rome?
Romulus
What island’s possession caused the Punic Wars?
Sicily
Who declared himself dictator for life in Rome?
Julius Caesar
What geographic feature was most important for Roman travel and trade?
Mediterranean Sea
Which Roman scientist studied the stars and planets?
Ptolemy
How many men made up the senate?
300
To which group did the men of the senate belong?
Patrician
What was the job of the senate?
Proposed laws and analyzed foreign policies.
Who had the right to vote in Rome?
Plebeian and Patrician men.
How many consuls did the Republic usually have?
Two
Who won the Punic Wars?
Rome
Who introduced reform to Rome that made him popular?
Julius Caesar
Who acted as the head of the government in Rome?
Consul
Who made up the First Triumvirate?
Julius Caesar, Pompey, Crassus
What was the time of peace in Rome?
Pax Romana
What was it called when the patricians fed and entertained the plebeians?
Bread and circuses
