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Anchent Rome
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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Name the 3 seas | Ionian Sea, Tyrrhenian Sea, Adriatic Sea |
| Where are the Appenis Mts | Along the Italian Peninsula |
| Where are the Alps | By the Po River |
| Where is the Po River | Near the Alps |
| What is the name of the Volcano | Mount Vecuveuse |
| What is sicily | An Island |
| What was Romes first Gov't | Monarchy |
| What is Romes second Gov't | Republic |
| What Mountain Range Runs Down the Middle of Italy | Appenis Mtns |
| What are two large islands considerd a part of modern Italy | Sicily, Sardinia |
| According to the myth who is Rome named after | Romulus |
| Rome is the capitol of what country | Italy |
| Besides Father, Mother and kids who was a part of the family | Slaves and Servants |
| What two things were taught to kids | To be loyal to the family and Republic |
| How long did the solders stay in the army | 25 Years |
| What is a Pilum | A stabbing or throwing spear |
| What where Aqueducts used for | Supplying water to the towns |
| List 3 types of events that happened at the Roman Colosseum | 100 days of events, Gladiator fight and animal fights |
| How many layers above the ground were roads | 5 Layers |
| All blank lead to Rome | Roads |
| How long do Senates hold office | For life |
| Who did the Tribunes represent | The common people |
| Who fought in the Punic Wars | Rome and Carthage |
| Who was the victor of the Punic Wars | Rome |
| How did Julius Ceaser die | Assassnated |
| What did Octavian Ceaser change his name to | Agustaist Ceaser |
| What 3 groups that controlled Britain invaded Rome | Jutes,Saxons,Angles |
| What part of the Roman empire did the Vandals invade | SW and W |
| What language did the Romans use for Government and Business | Latin |
| What town did Mount Vesuvius destroy | Pompeii |
| What did the hot ash leave behind | Casts |
| Where is Rome | Italy |
| What Continent is Rome on | Europe |
| Rome is mostly what | Mtn Ranges and flat land |
| What is the highest Mountain Range in Rome | The Alps |
| What is the Mountain Range that is the spine of Italy | The Appeins Mtns |
| What Rivers provided trade routes | Po and Tiber Rivers |
| What provides farming land for Rome | flat plains |
| Who is Rome Named after | Romulus |
| What is a Forum in Rome | A religious meeting place |
| Define forum | A religious meeting place |
| Define dictatorship | ruler with absolute power |
| Define empire | land with territories |
| Define emperor | name of Roman ruler |
| Define patricians | the noble in Rome |
| Define plebeians | the common people |
| Define senate | Roman officials |
| Define veto | to reject |
| Define checks and balences | system that balances power |
| Define Latin | the Roman languege |
| Define arch | a structure that spans a space |
| Define consul | two most powerful officials |
| Define aquaduct | a human raised Channle |
| Define civil law | A legal based system |
| Define Pax Romma | Roman peace |
| Who ruled the family | Father |
| Who owned all the land | Oldest Man |
| Could they sell children | Yes |
| Did women in Rome have more freedom then women in Greece | Yes |
| Could women vote | No |
| Could women own property | Yes |
| Could women have a social life | Yes |
| What was a Senator | Had great power, Wealthy Nobles |
| What was a Noble and Patricians | Officials, Advisers, and Landowners Romes ruling class |
| What was a Plebeian | Majorette of Rome Less Wealthy Crafts people merchants landowners |
| What was a Freedman | Once a Slave little rights |
| What was a Slave | No freedom No rights |
| What were the Punic wars | Many battles fought between Rome and Carthage from 264 BC to 146 BC |
| What was the first Punic war | A war fought between Rome and Carthage from 264 BC to 241 BC |
| What was the second Punic war | A war fought between Rome and Carthage from 218 BC to 201 BC |
| What is a Legion | A group on men with up to 6,000 men |
| How long did the first Punic war last | 23 years |
| ROME’S CONSTITUTION | A SYSTEM OF RULES BY WHICH A GOVERNMENT IS ORGANIZED. UNLIKE U.S. CONSTITUTION IT WAS UNWRITTEN. BASED ON TRADITION AND CUSTOM. |
| RULE OF LAW | THE LAW APPLIED TO EVERYONE. |
| What was the last Punic war | A war fought between Rome and Carthage from 149 BC to 146 BC |
| Who won the Punic wars | Rome |
| Who was Hannibal Barca | Carthaginian general during 218 BC to 201 BC who fought in the Punic wars |
| How many Punic wars were there | 3 |
| When was the Roman Republic estabished | 500 BC |
| Who was the last Etruscan king | King Tarquin |
| How long together were the Punic wars | Over 100 Years!! |
| When was Rome under different kings | 753 to 509 BC |