Rome Vocab

Question 1

Republic

Answer 1

a form of government in which power rests with citizens who have the right to vote for their leaders.

Question 2

Patrician

Answer 2

wealthy landowners who held most of the power in early Rome.

Question 3

Plebeian

Answer 3

the common farmers, artisans, and merchants who made up the majority of the population in early Rome.

Question 4

Tribune

Answer 4

The elected representatives in the Roman republic.

Question 5

Consul

Answer 5

Two elected leaders of Rome. Like kings, they commanded the army and directed the government.

Question 6

Senate

Answer 6

300 members chosen from the upper class that form part of the aristocratic branch. members have both legislative and administrative functions

Question 7

Dictator

Answer 7

In times of crisis, Rome could elect a leader who had absolute power to make laws and command the army. Called a dictator, his power lasted for only six months. Dictators were chosen by the consuls and then elected by the senate.

Question 8

Legion

Answer 8

the Roman army was made up of large military units called legions. The Roman legion was made up of some 5,000 heavily armed foot soldiers (infantry).

Question 9

Punic Wars

Answer 9

Three wars fought between Rome and Carthage. These wars were fought between 264 and 146 BCE.

Question 10

Hannibal

Answer 10

Hannibal was a brilliant military strategist who led the Carthaginians against Rome during the second Punic War.

Question 11

Julius Caesar

Answer 11

An influential military leader who will assume total control of Rome effectively ending the republic period and ushering in the age of the Roman Empire.

Question 12

Triumvirate

Answer 12

A group of three leaders in Rome who align themselves in order to maintain power and control.

Question 13

Augustus

Answer 13

The first emperor of Rome

Question 14

Pax Romana

Answer 14

A period of Roman peace lasting roughly 200 years.

Question 15

Inflation

Answer 15

a drastic drop in the value of money coupled with a rise in prices.

Question 16

Mercenary

Answer 16

A soldier for hire.

Question 17

Constantinople

Answer 17

The capital of the Eastern Roman Empire.

Question 18

Greco-Roman culture:

Answer 18

A new culture formed by the mixing of elements of Greek, Hellenistic, and Roman culture.

Question 19

Pompeii

Answer 19

A roman city destroyed by a volcano in 79 CE. The volcanic eruption covered the city in ash and preserved it until its rediscovery centuries later.

Question 20

Tacitus

Answer 20

a Roman historian, notable among ancient historians

because he presented his research accurately instead of crafting a national myth.

Question 21

Aqueduct

Answer 21

Aqueducts were designed by Roman engineers to bring water into cities and towns.