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Ancient Rome

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When were the 12 Tables written and why? 450 BCE and equality for all
Where were the 12 Tables inscribed? Stone tablets
Where were the 12 Tables placed and why? Forum Roman marketplace for all to see
Who was the audience for the 12 Tables? Plebians- farmers, merchants, artisans and traders
What were members of the upper-class called? patricians
Which continents is the Roman Empire? Europe, Asia, Africa
Who wrote the 12 Tables? Roman government
Which ocean is to the west is the Roman Empire? Atlantic Ocean
Which sea is at the center of the Roman Empire? Mediterranean Sea
What are the advantages of Rome's geographic location? water- fertile land, transportation, trade, navy
Where is Carthage located? north coast of Africa
Why would Rome want to fight Carthage? control of Sicilily
Why was the Roman army successful in conquering the Italian peninsula, Greeks and Etruscans? skillful diplomacy and well trained army, loyal and couragous men fought without pay and had own weapons
What were conquered lands required to do? acknowledge Roman leadership pay taxes supply soldiers
How did Rome treat its defeated enemies? with justice
What privileges did Rome allow for its defeated enemies? 1. keep customs, money and local government 2. allowed them to gain citizenship, marry Romans, and trade
Who fought in the Punic Wars (264-146 BC)? Rome and Carthage (largest and richest state in the area)
What was the purpose of the First Punic War? control of Sicily and western Mediterranean Sea
What were the results of the First Punic War? Rome defeated Carthage and forced it to surrender Sicily, Corsica and Sardinia
He was a Carthaginian general Hannibal
What were the results of the Second Punic War? 1. Carthage gave up all lands except those in Africa. 2. Carthage had to pay tax to Rome. 3. Rome became a master of the Mediterranean Sea
What were the results of the Third Punic War? 1. Rome destroyed Carthage 2. Survivors were sold as slaves 3. Romans poured salt so nothing would grow 4. It became known as the new Roman providence of Africa
What type of government did the romans have? republic- officials chosen by the people
Describe the senate. 300 patricians (landowners), served for life, issued decrees (orders) and interpreted laws
Describe the consuls -elected by senators (2 per year); -supervised affairs of the government and commanding armies from the patrician class -served one term and must consult with Senate
Centuriated assembly wealthiest citizens always had a majority - elected chief officials and passed laws
Council of the Plebs a popular assembly of plebeians only- came into being as a result of the struggle between the social orders in Rome
Dictators may be chosen by senate in the event of war- granted emergency power for 6 months
Plebeians majority of population (workers) eventually elected own tributed who could veto laws; then consuls
Examples of Roman architecture arches, domes, Pantheon, Colosseum
Roman Roads Pompeii
Roman sculpture murals, mosaics, marble, bronze
Roman medicine and science put science to practical use- zoology, botany and geology
Who was Julius Caesar? Dictator who dismantled the Roman republic and laid the groundwork for the Roman Empire
Who were the Etruscans? early civilization that transformed Rome from a collection of rural villages into a sophisticated city-state
Who was Augustus? First Roman emperor
Who was Hadrain? One of the 5 Good Emperors- his reign was defined by consolidation, stabilization, and an immense passion for architecture and Greek culture.
What does Pax Romana mean? Roman Peace
Created by: bcataldi
 

 



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