Roman Republic
How did geography affect the development of Rome?
Was built near the midpoint of the Mediterranean Sea (trade opportunities), soil allowed crop production
How did the Etruscans influence the development of Rome?
Boasted a system of writing, Romans adopted their alphabet and influenced Rome's architecture: arch
Which were the main groups that competed for power in the early Roman Republic?
Patricians (held power) and Plebeians (vote)
What is the significance of the twelve tables in Roman law?
Established the idea that all free citizens had a right to the protection of the law. Allowed fairness
What were the causes of the first Punic War?
Fighting for control over Sicily and the Mediterranean Sea
What tactic did Scipio use to defeat Hannibal?
Destroyed Carthage
What was the significance of the Punic Wars for Rome?
Empire grew
republic
A form of government in which citizens choose their leaders by voting
patrician
belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy
plebeian
An ordinary citizen in the ancient Roman Republic
tribune
An elected official who led the Roman Republic
senate
in ancient Rome, the supreme governing body, originally made up only of aristocrats.
dictator
A ruler who has complete power over a country
legion
A military unit of the ancient Roman army, made up of about 5,000 foot soldiers and a group of soldiers on horseback.
Punic Wars
A series of three wars between Rome and Carthage (264-146 B.C.); resulted in the destruction of Carthage and Rome's dominance over the western Mediterranean.
HannibalWhat do you consider to be key characteristic of the early Roman Republic? Why?
Their strong military and powerful government.
What limits were there on the power of the Roman consuls?
They could only serve for one year, the same person could not be elected for ten years, and one consul could always overrule the others decision.
What was the significance of the Twelve Tables?
To ensure that all free citizens had protection under the law, all laws were carved on twelve tablets and hung in a forum.
How was Hannibal's attack on Rome daring and different?
Instead of a head on attack, he used a surprise attack.
Carthaginian military commander who, in the Second Punic War, attempted a surprise attack on Rome, crossing the Alps with a large group of soldiers, horses, and elephants.
Was built near the midpoint of the Mediterranean Sea (trade opportunities), soil allowed crop production
How did the Etruscans influence the development of Rome?
Boasted a system of writing, Romans adopted their alphabet and influenced Rome's architecture: arch
Which were the main groups that competed for power in the early Roman Republic?
Patricians (held power) and Plebeians (vote)
What is the significance of the twelve tables in Roman law?
Established the idea that all free citizens had a right to the protection of the law. Allowed fairness
What were the causes of the first Punic War?
Fighting for control over Sicily and the Mediterranean Sea
What tactic did Scipio use to defeat Hannibal?
Destroyed Carthage
What was the significance of the Punic Wars for Rome?
Empire grew
republic
A form of government in which citizens choose their leaders by voting
patrician
belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy
plebeian
An ordinary citizen in the ancient Roman Republic
tribune
An elected official who led the Roman Republic
senate
in ancient Rome, the supreme governing body, originally made up only of aristocrats.
dictator
A ruler who has complete power over a country
legion
A military unit of the ancient Roman army, made up of about 5,000 foot soldiers and a group of soldiers on horseback.
Punic Wars
A series of three wars between Rome and Carthage (264-146 B.C.); resulted in the destruction of Carthage and Rome's dominance over the western Mediterranean.
HannibalWhat do you consider to be key characteristic of the early Roman Republic? Why?
Their strong military and powerful government.
What limits were there on the power of the Roman consuls?
They could only serve for one year, the same person could not be elected for ten years, and one consul could always overrule the others decision.
What was the significance of the Twelve Tables?
To ensure that all free citizens had protection under the law, all laws were carved on twelve tablets and hung in a forum.
How was Hannibal's attack on Rome daring and different?
Instead of a head on attack, he used a surprise attack.
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