Study Guide for Ancient Rome Quiz on Thursday, 2/21/13
1.
What was the name of the wars between Carthage and Rome? Punic Wars
2.
On what continent was Carthage located? Africa
3.
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4.
How long did a senator serve? lifetime
5.
What does “veto” mean? “No” or “I forbid” in Latin
6.
What is the difference between a plebeian and a patrician? A plebeian was
a peasant or craftsman. A patrician was a wealthy noble.
7.
Name the river by which Rome is located. Tiber
8.
Where did the Etruscans live? Northern Italy
9.
About what was the Romulus and Remus story? the start of Rome
10.
Which city in the United States was named afte the dictator and farmer
Cincinnatus? Cincinnati
11.
Name the three branches of government in Ancient Rome. Magistrates;
Senate; Tribunes and Assemblies
12.
Who marched elephants across the Alps to attack Italy? Hannibal
13.
What was Spartacus? gladiator; leader of revolt
14.
Describe for what the Roman Forum was used. chat, gossip, speeches,
gladiator fights, Twelve Tables
15.
What are checks and balances? Checks and balances is a system to keep a
person/thing from gaining too much power.