The Rest of The Roman World Q's Flashcards
The Etruscans did what to the Latins in 600 BC?
they conquered the Latins
What is considered to be the event that marks the beginning of the Roman Empire?
When Latins retaliated and conquered the Etruscans in 509 BC
Republic
a gov’t where the citizens vote and choose their leaders
Patricians
the wealthy landowners (a class in the Roman social structure)
Plebians
the common people (traders, farmers, shop owners, everyone not a slave or patrician)
the Senate was made up of?
300 Patricians who governed Rome
How long was a Senator’s term in office?
their term was for life
consul
officials that administered the law in Rome
Twelve Tables of Law
the first written code of law in Rome
If you owned land you ____________.
had to serve in the Roman army
legion
composed of six thousand soldiers
What major event happened in the first Punic War?
Rome wins a naval victory (up to this point Rome had not had a navy)
tribute
annual payment to Rome
Hannibal
a general of Carthage involved in the Second Punic War (wanted to avenge father’s death)
What land area did Rome get for winning the second Punic War?
Spain
“Carthago est Decanda” is Latin for ___________.
Carthage must be destroyed
What did the Roman army do to Carthage in the third Punic War?
They totally destroyed Carthage
“Carthagenian Peace” means
you totally annihilate your enemy to where they cannot recover
Who was in the first Triumvirate and what were there roles?
Caesar-an acclaimed general popular with the people
Pompey- a Roman general
Marcus Crassus-weakest of the three
triumvirate means
three man rule