Rome Quiz 2

Punic Wars

A series of three wars fought between Rome and Carthage from 264 BC to 146 BC.

Plebeians

The lower class citizens in ancient Rome, often commoners who had limited political power.

Patricians

The upper class citizens in ancient Rome who held most of the power and influence.

Military General

A soldier who commands and leads an army in warfare.

Republic

A form of government in which the people elect leaders and representatives.

Veto

A constitutional right to reject a decision or proposal made by a law-making body.

Checks and Balances

A system in which each branch of government limits the powers of the other branches.

Mercenary

A soldier who fights for money rather than loyalty to a country.

Emperor

A sovereign ruler of great power and rank, especially one ruling an empire.

Carthage

An ancient Phoenician city-state located in present-day Tunisia, a major rival of Rome.

Gauls

A group of Celtic tribes that were located in what is now France and parts of Belgium.

Hannibal

A Carthaginian general known for his military tactics and for leading an army, including war elephants, across the Alps to invade Italy.

Legions

Large units of the Roman army, typically consisting of around 5,000 soldiers.

Civil War

A war between groups within the same country.

Republicanism

An ideology centered on the republic, advocating for the power of the people and their representatives.

Tribute

A payment made periodically by one state or ruler to another, especially as a sign of dependence.

Province

A territory governed as a political district, especially in the context of the Roman Empire.

Senate

The legislative governing body in ancient Rome, composed of representatives from the patrician class.

Populares

A political faction in ancient Rome that favored the cause of the lower classes against the aristocracy.

Optimates

A political faction in ancient Rome that represented the interests of the elite and aristocracy.

Legacy

Something handed down by a predecessor.

Dux

A leader or military commander in ancient Rome.

Imperium

The supreme power or authority in ancient Rome, especially in the context of military command.