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Forum
A public square in Ancient Roman cities
Arable
Good for growing crops
Dictator
A ruler with complete power
Plebian
A Roman citizen who were usually farmers, merchants, soldiers, or
craftsmen
Patrician
A Wealthy landowner descended from the earliest settlers of Rome
Consul
One of two chief officials who held office in Ancient Roman Republic in
place of a king
Senate
A group of 300 leading men in Rome who advised the consuls
Tribune
In Ancient Rome, a leader elected to protect the Plebeians interests
Democracy
A form of government in which citizens elect leaders to represent them
Tripartite
Having three parts
Assassinate
To murder a leader for political reasons
Romanize
To make Roman in character
Triumvirate
A group of three rulers
What attracted the Latins to the hills near the Tiber River? The area had favorable
conditions for growing crops and the higher ground gave protection.
What part of the Roman Tripartite made laws and elected consuls? Senate
When would Romans appoint a dictator? In emergencies
Rome fought the Punic War’s against Carthage.
Rome was almost destroyed during the Second Punic War.
Who took the place of the king in the Roman Republic? The consuls
Where did the city of Rome develop, and why was this location ideal? Latins settled along
the Seven Hills on the Italian Peninsuls where the Tiber River flowed. Volcanic
eruptions left the soil fertile. The hills offered protection from enemies and the
Tiber gave them trade access.
Who were the northern neighbors of the Romans? The Estrucans
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Who took the place of a King in the Roman Republic? The consuls
Why was the Roman government divided into three parts? It created a system of
checks and balances so that each group had limited power
Most Roman citizens were members of which of these groups? Plebians
Who was the Roman General and statesperson; he was dictator of Rome until he was
murdered by a group of nobles? Julius Caesar
Remus was killed when fighting with his brother regarding the building of the city of
Rome.
The founder of the city of Rome Romulus, was abandoned as baby with his twin brother.
The Romans appointed Cincinnatus as a dictator to help them defeat the Aequi Tribe.
The last Etruscan King of Rome was Tarquinius Superbus.
How did the Romans first come in contact with Greek culture, and how did it influence
them? Greeks had settled the Southern part of the Italian Peninsula. Rome was
influenced in religion, architecture, and adopted a Greek-influenced alphabet.
What problems weakened the Roman Republic? Romans brought enslaved people from
conqued lands, so the Roman farmers had no work or money. The farmers sold
their land to the wealthy and moved to the city. Without work, they became
beggars. The wealthy would not help.
Who was Julius Caesar? How did he come to power? Julius Caesar was a young, skillful
general who was part of the Roman Triumvirate. His ambitions led him to conquer
lands and rule all of Rome. He named himself dictator in 44 BC was assassinated
a month later.
Who gained power as the republican form of government declined in Rome? Military
Generals
Who was the Roman General that won a Civil War and declared himself dictator of Rome
(which lasted for three years)? Sulla
Who was the Carthaginian general who attacked Rome during the Second Punic War?
Hannibal