Social studies 7-1 Flashcards
In the senate the power was held by men from the wealthy classes called
Patricians
A form of government in which citizens elect leaders to rule in the name of people is a
Republic
In Rome ordinary citizens were called
Plebeians
In Rome to men called ______ ruled the government and had the power to veto each other’s actions
Consuls
The word ____ comes from the Latin term meaning “ I forbid it “
Veto
In times of emergency Romans could appoint a ______, who was given the powers of a king but could rule for only six months
Dictator
Twin brothers; according to legend, founded Rome in 753 B.C
Romulus and Remus
Ancient people who lived in Etruria in Italy from at least 650 B.C to about 500 B.C lived before Romans and influenced their culture
Etruscans
Roman political and military leader became dictator for life in 44 B.C greatly improved the roman government was murdered by Roman senators because of his great power
Julius Caesar
Rimes first emperor wise and strong leader whose rule led to peace and wealth also known as Agustus
Octavian
A major river in Italy Rome is built on its bank
Tiber river
The capital of Italy capital of Ancient Rome empire
Rome
A boot shaped country in Southern Europe including the islands of Sicily and Sardinia
Italy
An ancient city on the northern coast,of Africa now a suburb of the city of Tunis
Carthage
A region inhabited by the ancient Gauls now present day France and parts of Belgium Germany sync Italy
Gaul
