The Romans Create A Republic

Question 1

Republic

Answer 1

Form of government in which power rests with citizens who have the right to vote to select their leaders

Question 2

Patrician

Answer 2

The aristocratic landowners who held most of the power

Question 3

Plebeian

Answer 3

The common farmers, artisans and merchants who made up the majority of the population

Question 4

Tribune

Answer 4

Protected the rights of plebeians from unfair acts of patrician officials

Question 5

Consul

Answer 5

Could always over rule or veto; only one year term ; couldn’t consul for another 10 years; officials.

Question 6

Senate

Answer 6

Aristocratic beach of Rome’s government

Question 7

Dictator

Answer 7

A leader who has absolute power to make laws and command the army; power only lasts for 6 months; chosen by consuls and then elected by senate

Question 8

Legion

Answer 8

5000 heavily armed foot soldiers (infantry). A group of soldiers on horseback (cavalry) supported each legion; divided into smaller groups of 80 men.

Question 9

Hannibal

Answer 9

29 year old Carthaginian general. Brilliant military strategist who wanted to avenge Carthage’s earlier defeat

Question 10

Scipio

Answer 10

General that devised a plan to attack Carthage.