Chapter 10 Review

Name of the farmer who became Roman dictator in 458 BC

Who did Aeneas unite with to conquer Italy?

Name of the Roman public meeting place

If laws weren't written down in Rome, citizens could break laws without even knowing it

# of Punic Wars between Rome and Carthage

Former gladiator who led thousands of slaves in fight for freedom

Who fought in the Punic Wars?

What effect did Italy's climate have on Rome's growth?

What was purpose of checks and balances in Roman government?

The Punic Wars began when Rome sent armies to Sicily

Two major mountain ranges in Italy

What group did the Gracchus brothers try to help which led to their assassination?

Rome's common people

According to legend, Aeneas came to Rome from where?

A government in which people elect their leaders

Founder of Rome

During difficult wars, Romans chose presidents to lead them

Many of Italy's ancient cities were built on top of hills

From what conquered territory did Rome take much of their culture?

Two teams playing for the World Series

Rome is located on what type of landform?

Top movie this past weekend, it made 21.6 million dollars

1st king of Rome according to ancient historians

Why did many nearby countries declare war on Rome?

Name of general from Carthage that almost defeated Rome in 218 BC