Ancient Rome Study Guide

Flashcards for key terms and concepts from the Ancient Rome study guide.

Peninsula

A landmass surrounded by water on three sides.

Patricians

The ruling class in ancient Rome, which held political power and owned land.

Plebeians

Ordinary citizens of Rome, including farmers and tradesmen who had limited political power.

Tiber River

The river that runs through central Italy, significant for Roman civilization.

Trade Routes

Paths used for commerce, connecting different regions and facilitating trade.

The Twelve Tables

The earliest attempt to create a code of law in ancient Rome, serving as a foundation for Roman legal principles.

Senate

A political institution in ancient Rome composed of the elite class, providing advice and governance.

Consuls

The highest elected political office in ancient Rome, held by two leaders who governed for a year.

Dictatorship

A form of government in which absolute power is concentrated in a single ruler or a small group.

Roman Alphabet

A writing system that was based on the Greek alphabet and used by the Romans for writing.

Mathematics

The study of numbers, shapes, and patterns, significant for Roman engineering and architecture.