SS rome test flash cards

Senate

Retired magistrates and patricians advised the consuls and made laws.

The twelve tables

A set of laws inscribed on 12 bronze tablets

Consul

two people who governed the city that were only elected for one year that had veto power

Veto

a decision or proposal made by a __law-making__ body.

Magistrates

judges, looked after the money of Rome. Used the twelve tables

Republic

a state in which supreme power is held by the people and their elected representatives, has a elected/nominated president

Tribunes

protected the plebeians and patricians against unfair treatment

Carthage

powerful city state in North Africa, soon rivals Rome

1st Punic war

The first naval battle against Carthage and Rome caused by the argument of who could control Corisa.

2nd Punic war

Carthage General Hannibal’s “surprise” attack to Rome

3rd Punic war

Rome seizes Carthage conquered people sold to slavery

Hannibal

War general famous for leading Carthage in the 2nd Punic War

Scipio

Roman general that invaded Africa.

Battle of Cannae

Rome loses 75,000 men.

Battle of Zama

End of the 2nd punic war.

Polytheism

Belief in many gods

Polis

a city state in ancient greece

Oligarchy

a small group holding power in a state

Monarchy

A King or Queen holding power in a state.

Democracy

A way of governing that depends on the will of the people.

Athens

Capital of greece.

Sparta

A prominent city state in ancient greece

Peninsula

A piece of land covered with water on 3 sides.

Romulus

A man who founded ancient Rome.

Spartacus

A Gladiator who led the slave revolt.

Gladiator

Slave that is forced to fight animals and other men.

Latin

The language of ancient rome and its empire.

Plebs

A member of the lower class belonging to ancient Rome.

Patricians

A member of the Higher Class who owned a lot land.

Aqueduct

A pipe or passage used for carrying water from a distance.

Etruscans

People who belonged to the Etruscan civilization.