Rome Quiz Review Flashcards
Which two brothers were thought to have founded Rome?
Romulus and Remus
After Tarquin was removed from power, Rome created a…
Republic
What were the two main classes in Rome
The Patricians and Plebeians
Patricians were…
Wealthy landowners who controlled the government (Senate)
Plebeians were…
farmers, laborers with limited representation in the government
What led to the end of the Roman Republic and launched the reign of Augustus?
Octavian (Augustus) defeated his enemies in a long war and avenged his uncle’s murder
Who was Julius Caesar?
Roman General who became the sole (single) ruler of Rome
What led to Rome’s decline
- Series of bad rulers
- German tribes invading the empire
- War between Patricians and Plebeians
What are the Twelve Tables?
Bronze tablets that set down the rights and responsibilities of Roman citizens
What ruler led to the Pax Romana or Time of Roman Peace?
Augustus / Octavian
What did emperor Constantine do?
- Moved the capital of the empire to Constantinople
- Made Christianity legal
What is an aqueduct?
A system for transporting water
Who did Tarquin defeat?
Etruscans
Why was Julius Caesar murdered?
Because he became the sole ruler of Rome and had many enemies
What is a republic?
A government were people elect officials who govern according to law
