social studies

Question 1

Senate

Answer 1

The senate was Rome´s legislature. The Senate was a group of 300 patrician men.

Question 2

Assembly of Centuries

Answer 2

another legislature body in Rome. It elected consuls and praetors and passed laws. It was like the Senate, controlled by patricians.

Question 3

tribunes

Answer 3

They voiced plebeian concerns and could also veto(reject) government decisions. (287 B.C.)

Question 4

dictator

Answer 4

ruler who has total control over a country.
(A senate appointed a dictator to lead the republic during dangerous times.)

Question 5

Cincinnatus

Answer 5

Cincinnatus was appointed dictator to handle a potential enemy invasion.

Question 6

civic duty

Answer 6

The idea that citizens have a responsibility to help their country.

Question 7

Twelve Tables

Answer 7

The plebeians demanded that laws be put into writing. In 451 B.C. The first written code of laws that Rome adopted.

Question 8

Rule of Law

Answer 8

It means that laws apply to everyone equally in the legal system.

Question 9

Carthage

Answer 9

Powerful trading city and empire based in North Africa that became Rome’s main rival for a time.

Question 10

First Punic War

Answer 10

Began in 264 B.C. when Rome invaded Sicily. Carthage´s navy is very strong but Romans copy their ships and add movable bridges so their soldiers can attack and win in 241 B.C.

Question 11

Second Punic War

Answer 11

The Romans opposed Carthage´s attempt to establish territory so near to Rome. In response, Carthage sent its greatest general Hannibal to attack Rome in 218 B.C. All this started the war.

Question 12

Third Punic War

Answer 12

Rome still considered Carthage a military threat. In 146 B.C., Rome finally destroyed it in this war.