Rome Republic Flashcards
How did the Greeks help romes development
Brought Greek civilization to Rome.
How did the Latins help Rome?
They founded Rome
How did the estruscans help romes development
They established trade
Why did the Romans claim a king would never rule them?
They beloved they already had a balanced government (democracy, aristocracy, monarchy)
What is gravitas?
Strength more than beauty…..
Left it’s aspect on roman society
How is roman society linked to roman army?
You had to work in the military ten years before entering political life
Who was Hannibal?
Leader of Carthage who killed many Romans and lost to Scipio, he was the mastermind behind the second Punic war
What is the Flavian amphitheatre?
What was it used for
It is the colosseum and it was used for entertainment for people
Where does the word arena come from?
Latin for sand
Who fought the first Punic war? Over what?
Rome and Carthage, over Sicily and Mediterranean
What’s a republic?
A democracy but only patricians could vote
What is pater Familias?
Father of family
What was the battle of Zama?
When Scipio Africanus came back and killed Hannibal
What was the third Punic war?
When Scipio Aemilianus burnt Carthage to the ground,
Who are the mythical founders of Rome?
Romulus and Remus
