Rome chapter one Flashcards
People who inhabited early Italy.
- Etruscans
System of government in which officials are chosen by the people
republic
In ancient rome, official from the patrician class who supervised the government and commanded the armies.
consul
In ancient Rome, Member of the land holding upper class.
patrician
Ruler who has complete control over a government, in ancient rome, a leader appointed to rule for 6 months in times of emergency
dictator
Member of the lower class, including farmers, merchants, artisans and traders
plebian
Official who was elected by the plebeians to protect their interests.
tribune
basic unit of the ancient roman army, made up of about 5,000 soldiers.
legion
Domination by one country, of the political, economic, or cultural life of another country or region.
imperialism
Huge estates brought up by newly wealthy roman citizens.
latifundia
Rome was founded by whom
(traced back to —– where — killed—-
romulus and remus
rom kills rem
aeneans start
settled in etruia, italys first highly civilized people, (great weapon was shoes)
etruscans
etruscans are divided into three groups but then had accomplishments such as
godls modeled after greeks, Arch for bridges and aqueducs - sewage
rome set up a —- empire in which they could elect rulers
republe
in roman government there was 2 peopele— —– and they both had powers to do
senate tribunes, had to agree before law passed and each have power to veto a law.