Rome Final 7-3 Mr G

Romulus and Remus

The two founders of Rome.

Cincinnatus

A Roman general who voluntarily stepped down before his time was up after a war.

Dictator

A solo position elected by Senators during times of war.

Patricians

Wealthy people in the community of Rome.

Plebeians

Common people in the community of Rome.

Three branches

The number of branches of government in the Roman Republic.

Consul responsibilities

One consul ran the city of Rome, while the other managed the Army.

The consul who rules Rome

The more influential and powerful consul.

The Twelve Tables

The Roman equivalent to the U.S. Constitution, representing a set of laws.

Public display of laws

Laws were displayed in front of the public in the center of Rome.

Significant struggle for a massive empire

Hunger.

Growth of the Roman Republic

Through the expansion of their empire.

Legion

An army consisting of 6,000 soldiers.

Specialization

A specific job.

Money system

An organized method of using coins or currency.

Gaius, Tiberius, and Sulla

Historical figures who all experienced power struggles.

Spartacus

A gladiator whose death led to the execution of 6,000 slaves.

Carthage

The empire Rome fought against during the Punic Wars.

Hannibal

The Carthaginian general who led during the 2nd Punic War.

Elephants

The animals used by the Carthaginians during battle in the 2nd Punic War.

Ineffective Senate

The condition of the Senate during the late Roman Republic.

Julius Caesar

The most popular Roman general who declared himself lifelong director of Rome.

First Triumvirate

An alliance consisting of Julius Caesar, Pompey, and Crassus.

Pompey

A member of the first Triumvirate who was assassinated by Egyptians.

Cleopatra

The woman with whom both Caesar and Marc Antony had a romantic relationship.

Mark Antony & Cleopatra

Lovers who died when attacked by Octavian/Augustus.