Social studies quiz, textbook chapter 16 lessons one through three

Romulus and Remus

Twin brothers, abandoned at birth near Tiber River, female wolf discovered them and cared for them, Shepherd and his wife found and raised the twins, grew up and planned the founding of a city near Tiber River, argument occurred that led to one twin’s death and the other twin becoming the soul, founder and namesake of the city (Rome)

Etruscans

Skilled artisans and builders who influenced early Rome in areas like architecture, city planning, religious practices, clothing, and military organization

Latins

Settled in Latium (in central Italy), built farming villages, tended animals, grew crops, this settlement that occurred between 800 BC and 700 BC marked the birth of Rome, people living there became known as Romans

Cincinnatus

Roman farmer who was appointed dictator in a time of crisis, quickly defeated Rome’s enemies, instead of holding onto power, he immediately resigned and returned to his farm, he did an act of selfless service to his country & put needs of Rome above him, this is why he was so admired and an example of civic duty

Hannibal

Carthage greatest general, led the Carthaginian forces against Rome in the Second Punic War, tried to invade Italy with his army that included elephants across the Alps to fight the Romans, faced challenges, suffered major losses during the crossing,but achieved victories against Romans like the battle of Cannae

Scipio

Roman general, played crucial role in Rome’s victory over Carthage in Second Punic War & defeated Hannibal at the Battle of Zama, which secured Rome’s dominance

Legion

large groups of Roman soldiers

Acquire

to get possession of something; to get as one’s own

Devote

to give one's time, effort, or attention earnestly

Republic

a form of government in which citizens elect their leaders

Patrician

were in the ruling class of Ancient Rome

an aristocrat or nobleman

Plebeian

ordinary citizen in Ancient Rome

a member of the common people in ancient Rome

Consul

head of a government, usually with a limited term in office

Veto

to reject

Praetor

Roman government official who interpreted the law and served as a judge

Tribune

an elected Roman official who protects the rights of ordinary citizens

Civic duty

the idea that citizens have a responsibility to help their country

Dictator

the idea that citizens have a responsibility to help their country

Legislature

a group of people who make the laws

Innovation

the introduction of something new

Intensify

to become stronger

Purple?

Alps

Pink?

Po River

Teal?

Apennines

Gray?

Tiber River

Yellow?

Corsica

Dark green?

Rome

Dark blue?

Sardinia

Red?

Idonian sea

Light Blue?

Mediterranean Sea

Orange

Sicily

Light green?

Carthage