Who were the consuls?

two leaders elected to run the city of Rome

In Ancient Rome, according to the Twelve Tables, women were...

legally considered to be children

What event led to the start of the Punic Wars?

Carthage sent armies into Sicily

Why did the Romans create a system of checks and balances?

to prevent any ONE person (or group) from gaining too much power

What was a Roman Legion?

a group of up to 6,000 Roman soldiers

leader of Carthage - one of the greatest generals of the ancient world

A former gladiator who led a slave revolt against Rome.

What were the THREE branches of the Roman government?

magistrates, senate, assemblies & tribunes

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

They increased political violence, leading to the decline of the Republic

Why did Rome borrow so many ideas from the Greeks?

They admired the Greek culture and they wanted to enhance their own

What types of activities took place in the forum?

religious ceremonies, speeches, shopping, social gatherings

Why did Romans want their laws written down?

So people wouldn't be accused of breaking laws they didn't know existed

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Ancient Rome (Ch 10, S: 2&3)

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Ancient Rome with a focus on government, society, and the late republic

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1
Who were the consuls?
historical experts and leaders regarding the gods and goddesses of Rome
two leaders elected to run the city of Rome
high-ranking military officers in the Roman army
A group of merchants in the forum
2
In Ancient Rome, according to the Twelve Tables, women were...
allowed to own property
legally considered equals to men in all aspects of life
not allowed to be involved in politics, but were considered equals to men
legally considered to be children
3
What event led to the start of the Punic Wars?
A peace treaty between Rome and Carthage
A cultural exchange program between Sicily and Rome
Carthage sent armies into Sicily
The discovery of new trade routes through Asia
4
Assemblies & Tribunes represented the common people.
True
False
5
Why did the Romans create a system of checks and balances?
To promote military dominance over other nations.
to prevent any ONE person (or group) from gaining too much power
To establish a monarchy in Rome.
To ensure all political groups have equal power.
6
Who fought in the Punic Wars?
Macedonia and Carthage
Rome and Carthage
Egypt and Rome
Greece and Persia
7
What was a Roman Legion?
a group of up to 6,000 Roman soldiers
a group of Roman philosophers considered the "highest" thinkers
a political assembly in ancient Rome.
A Roman Legion was a type of ancient Roman architectural form
8
Who was Hannibal?
a Roman tribune who wanted to create farms for poor people
Roman general who changed Rome forever when he became dictator
leader of Carthage - one of the greatest generals of the ancient world
a Roman consul who encouraged poor people to join the army
9
What does the word veto mean?
prohibit
promote
prosecute
protect
10
Who was Spartacus?
A famous philosopher from ancient Greece who influenced the Romans
A former gladiator who led a slave revolt against Rome.
A Roman general who fought against the Gauls.
A legendary hero in Roman mythology.
11
What were the THREE branches of the Roman government?
executive, legislative, judicial
consuls, delegates, monsignors
magistrates, senate, assemblies & tribunes
judges, publicans, citizens
12
The Magistrates advised the Senate and served for life.
True
False
13
How did the deaths of the Gracchus brothers change Roman politics?
They increased political violence, leading to the decline of the Republic
The Gracchus brothers were celebrated as heroes after their deaths.
They actually had very little impact on Roman politics.
Their deaths led to a period of peace and stability in Rome.
14
What was Rome's first written law code called?
The Code of Justinian
The Twelve Tables
The Roman Statutes
The Lex Aquilia
15
Consuls were the most powerful magistrates in Rome.
True
False
16
Why did Rome borrow so many ideas from the Greeks?
They admired the Greek culture and they wanted to enhance their own
To establish military dominance over Greece.
They didn't--They wanted to distance themselves from anything Greek
To create a new language for their citizens.
17
What types of activities took place in the forum?
religious ceremonies, speeches, shopping, social gatherings
Its main purpose was for sporting events and games
It was a place for art exhibitions and theater
It was a military training area
18
Why did Romans want their laws written down?
To impress other civilizations with their advanced culture.
To limit the power of the Senate.
To make laws easier to memorize.
So people wouldn't be accused of breaking laws they didn't know existed

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