The Romans Flashcards
Romulus
First king of Rome
Rome named after him
Etruscans
Construction - the arch Authority - fasces (ruling symbol) Religion - traditional ceremonies Military - phalanx Alphabet Toga
Struggle of orders
Patricians v. Plebeians (wealthy v poor)
Law of twelve tables
Itortensian law - recognized plebeian voting.
Punic wars (Carthage)
Between Rome and Carthaginians
Rome won 1st.
Carthage won 2nd.
Rome massacred Carthage 3rd.
Hannibal
Carthaginian prince who almost destroyed Rome in 2nd Punic war
Scipio
Delay tactics
Attacked Hansdrubal Bacra in Spain
Gracchus Brothers
Tiberius - leader of Equites, redistribution of colonial lands, assassinated.
Gaius - land reform and subsidized food, killed himself
Marius
With a group of Equites led by Cinna seized control of the government.
Abolished the senate
Sulla
Won first civil war after marching on Rome
Julius Caesar
Fought corruption: Lowered taxes, Made gov responsible to him, Prevented capitalism, Gave citizenship to non Italians. Helped poor by: Reduce debts, Public roads, Colonies outside Italy, 1/3 slaves are free from birth.
Mark Antony
Caesar’s friend and general.
Fought with Caesar’s son in short civil war.
Cleopatra
Descendant of one of Alexander the great’s generals
Augustus (Octavian)
Becomes Rome's first emperor. Rebuilt temples. Restored religious festivals. Created salaried civil service. Permanent professional army. New coinage and postal system.
Pax Romana
Peace of Rome
Jesus Christ
Jesus Christ
