The Roman Republic : Chapter 10

The great Trojan War hero and founder of Rome

A ruler with unlimited power is called a

T/F: Many of Italy's ancient cities were built on top of hills

Spartacus led thousands of slaves in revolt demanding that Romans give slaves ____________?

In terms of importance to Rome's growth, which effect to Italy's climate would you rank first?

The disagreement between Gaius Marius & this person led to a civil war

Rome is located on what river?

Carthage was burned down by Rome during which Punic War?

The land of Italy is very

During the Punic Wars, Hannibal used what to fight the Romans?

Unlike magistrates, these people held office for life

This person was a good general and his soldiers were more loyal to him than Rome

Who were the people who conquered Rome and were paid a large amount of gold to leave?

This is the place where wealthy Romans lived

T/F: Hannibal's capture of the city of Rome ended the Punic Wars

Roman soldiers who were separated into groups of 100 to fight were called

A tripartite government consists of how many parts?

How were the Twelve Tables of Law and the U.S. Constitution similar?

What was the center of life in ancient Rome?

Predict what might have happened if Roman laws were not written down

Groups of Roman soldiers who fought in battles

Who was Rome named after?

This person was a farmer who became a Roman dictator in 458 BC

Who did Rome fight during the Punic Wars?

This process is used to balance the power of government

Name the type of government in which people elect their representatives

Tiberius Gracchus wanted to created these for poor Romans

The two major mountain ranges that run through the Italian peninsula

This is the place where Rome's grandest temples stood