SS Flashcards
What Roman social class was most privliged?
The patricians
What about Rome’s Geographic location helped it to further develop?
The heel of the italy boot, it was also on the water which was handy for shipping goods. The location had many hills which helped grow crops.
Who influenced Rome when it came to lifestyle and even fashion?
The Etruscans and the greeks
What was created to make sure laws were fair and visible to all? Where were they stored?
The twelve tables. Displayed in the Forum
Cicero favored a particular type of law known as…..
Cicero favored representative, republican government.
Who founded Rome? Everyday citizens of Rome were called…..
Rome citizens were called plebeans. There are two theories: the Aeneid by Virgil and the other is about two brothers raised by a wolf.
How was the government of Rome laid out? In this government what responsibilities were there?
The government of Rome was laid out into three branches of government. One made laws, one ran daily affairs, and one acted as judges
Whose rulership inspired the Pax Romana?
Caesar Augustus or formerly known as Octavian.
Caesar Augustus worked to improve government in which he appointed a small group called
procounsil
After Crassus dies who becomes Caesars biggest enemy? What is the Rule of Law?
Popmpey became Caesar’s biggest enemy. The rule of law was a rule of law means that laws apply to everyone equally. It also means that the legal system should treat everyone the same way. L#2 p.2
Which battle was inspired by the love of Antony and Cleopatra?How many times did Rome fight Carthage? What were these wars called?
The battle of Actium The wars were called the punic wars and there were 3 of them
Who is Hannibal?
Hannibal is Carthages best general who was went to attack rome.
Who were the Gracchus Brothers?
Brothers who thought rome’s problems were caused by wealth.
What is Latifundia? What was its impact on Roman ? Latifundia is a large farming estate.
Latifundia is a large farming estate. Its impact on Rome was more room for farmers.
What is a Triumvirate?
A triumvirate is when three rulers share power.
