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anceint rome
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| geography of rome | Located on the Italian peninsula, in the center of the Mediterranean Sea,The Alps are in the North,The Apennine Mts. are on the eastern coast,Broad, fertile plains in the north and west. |
| where is rome located | On the banks of the Tiber River.On and around seven hills |
| early civilzation of rome | italy was originally occupied by greek colonists and etruscans. etruscans ruled much of central italy and rome. Ancestors of the Romans, the Latins, settled in the area that is now Rome around 800 B.C. |
| legend of the founding of rome | Legend has it that twin brothers, Romulus and Remus founded the city.According to the tale, the twins’ mother was a Latin woman and their father was the war god Mars.This led Romans to believe that they had a divine origin. |
| who brought many wealth to rome | conquests |
| what are lutifundia | wealthy families bought huge estates. romans forced the people they conquered to work as slaves on the latifundia |
| how did the slaves hurt the small farmers | Slave labor hurt the small farmers because it cost them more to produce food, and the price was driven down by the immense quantities coming into Rome.Farmers fell into debt, sold their land, and moved to the city looking for work. |
| gap between rich and poor widens equals | riots and chaos |
| rome governemt | 509 B.C. Rome is Founded. Romans drove out their Etruscan ruler and established a republic,They did not want one person to have all the power. |
| difference between republic and democracy | R: the right to vote D: the act of voting |
| rome politics | Rome controls most of the Italian peninsula.Military is made up of citizens.Rome conquered justly- allowing those conquered to keep their culture, customs, and government- as long as they supplied soldiers, paid taxes, and acknowledge Roman leadership. |
| republic to empire | Civil wars break out to decide who should hold power. senate wanted to keep the status quo; political leaders wanted to weaken the senate and enact reforms.Slave uprisings in republic.Armies became loyal to their commanders bc they gave them benefits |
| rome religion | Romans were polytheistic-they believed in many gods and goddesses. Many of the gods were adapted from the Greek gods.Roman calendar is full of feasts and celebrations to honor the gods and goddesses.Temples for worship to ask for divine assistance |
| daily life in rome | A man was the head of the household and his wife and children did not question his authority. Over centuries, women received more rights. All children were taught to learn to read and write Wealthy had private tutors for their children. |
| social structure | Patricians= landholding upper class Plebeians= farmers, merchants, artisans, traders Senate= governing body Consuls= two patricians Dictator= assigned to be in charge in the event of a war for six months |
| patricians vs plebeians | Plebeians have no say in the government Eventually get to elect their own officials called tribunes in 494 B.C.. For 84 years, (421-337 B.C.) plebeians fought to have a role in each part of the government |
| triumphal arch | they were built to commemorate an important victory |
| bridge | they used arches in them to make them bigger. flooding openings in the piers |
| basilica | a large building with one room used for business |
| aqueduct | they were used to carry water to the roman cities. they had one or more row of arches |
| theatre | they were semi-circular and very similar to greek ones |
| ampitheatre | they were round and they were used for fights between gladiators and wild animals |
| circus | they were used for chairot races and horse races |
| temple | they were rectangular or round. religious ceremonies took place in front of them |
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