Chapter 11 Roman Empire

Which of these places did Rome NOT control by the 120s BC? 

What led to Rome controlling all of the Italian peninsula, except northern Italy?

Name one positive thing about Rome’s “Checks & Balances.”

Rome had a “tripartite” government. Define “tripartite.”

T/F: Romans adopted ideas from the Greeks.

Ancient Rome is located on which continent?

Which is not a part of the Roman Republic?

According to Roman legends, why are Remus and Romulus important to Roman history?

Who eventually won the Punic Wars?

How did the deaths of the Gracchus brothers change Roman politics?

Romes weather is similar to ________, warm, dry summers and mild , rainy winters.

How did Gaius Marius try to solve Rome’s army shortage in 107 BC?

Rome was built on seven hills. Why did people of Rome build cities on hills?

Why was the Roman farmer “Cincinnatus,” a great example of a dictator?

Twin brothers, rescued and raised by a wolf, who were known to be the founders of Rome.

Why did the Romans choose to have a “republic” as their type of government?

Roman society was divided into two groups: Plebeians and nobles called _____.

The fiercest of the wars Rome fought were the ___.

What problem did Rome face as its population grew?

Rome's famous dictator, who was chosen to defend the city against a powerful enemy.

Who elected the magistrates who ran the city of Rome?

What was the purpose for Tiberius creating farms for poor Romans?

T/F: As Roman territory grew, their Republic remained strong.

Why did early Romans want to get rid of monarchy?

A great Trojan hero who left Troy after the Trojan War, eventually settling in Italy.

Italy's mild climate allows people to grow a variety of crops like 

Another word for prohibit.

How many times did Rome and Carthage go to war?

Who did Spartacus demand freedom for?

How did Hannibal try to defeat Rome in 218 BC?

T/F: Romans eventually took over Greece.

What mountain ranges are in Italy?

During the Punic Wars Rome took over Corsica, Sicily, Spain and ___.

Why did the Roman nobles decide to overthrow the Roman king in 509 BC?

Roman society was divided into two groups. The common people were called ____.

The Punic wars were wars between Rome and…

Name one negative thing about Rome’s “Checks & Balances.”

Why did the “plebeians” call for changes in Rome’s government?

Type of government Romans created in 509 BC, where people elect leaders to govern them.

Rome's public meeting place is called the ___.

Two most powerful magistrates in Rome were called ___.

The expansion of Rome was successful because of the organization of their ___.

Who fought in the Punic Wars?

A gladiator that challenged Rome's leaders and demanded freedom.

How did Rome’s legions help Rome defeat its enemies?

A Roman consul that encouraged poor people to join the army.

Why did many fear that violence would break out between Rome's rich and poor?

Part of Rome's government that represented the common people.

Was Spartucus successful in challenging Romes leaders?

How is Rome's geography similar to Greece's?

1. What is the mountain range that is on the northern Italian Peninsula?

Wealthy and powerful Romans who advised the city's leaders, like Consuls.

Elected officials who had power over all citizens, including other officials.

Rome lies on what river?

A politician that came into conflict with consul Gaius Marius, and started a civil war in Rome.

What country is Rome located in?

The brilliant general of Carthage was ___.