Ancient Rome Review

Vocabulary flashcards covering government structures, key historical figures, social classes, major events, and concepts from the Ancient Rome review guide.

Assembly

Government body that passed laws for Rome.

Consuls

Two leaders who ran Rome and were leaders of the Senate, elected by the Senate for a term of 1 year.

Republic

A form of government established by Romans in which the people choose their rulers and elect representatives to govern.

Senate

The elected leaders of Rome who chose the consuls.

Tribunes

Officials elected to represent plebeians and protect their rights.

Veto

To block or stop an action or law from happening.

Constitution

The supreme law of the land that all people must follow.

Romulus & Remus

Legendary founders of Rome who were raised by wolves.

Hannibal

Famous general from Carthage who marched on Rome with elephants.

Latin

The language spoken by Romans.

Patricians

The wealthy, upper class Romans who made up 5% of the Roman population.

Plebeians

Common and poor people of Rome who made up 95% of the Roman population.

Julius Caesar

Dictator of Rome who never stepped down, creating the Roman Empire, and was murdered in the Senate by members of the Senate.

Pax Romana

About 200 years of Roman peace that allowed for growth.

Punic Wars

A series of wars between Carthage and Rome.

Tiber River

The site where the city of Rome was built.

Twelve Tables

The first time in Rome that laws were written down.

Monarchy

The form of government Rome had when it was founded.

Praetors

Roman government officials assigned to decide disputes among citizens and administer justice.

Three Divisions of Roman History

Monarchy, Republic, and Empire.

Three Reasons for the Fall of Rome

Financial (money) problems, Invasions (Barbarians), and Infighting (fighting with themselves).