World History - The Roman Republic

Who were the Romans influenced by?

Greek and Etruscan’s

Briefly describe early Roman religion

Polytheistic, based on Greek gods

What language did the Roman use?

Latin for writing, based on Greek writing

Define forum

a meeting place for markets and public gatherings

Detail the 3 societal groups of Rome

Patricians - nobles, controlled most of the land, hold key military and gov position, make up 5% of Roman citizens

Plebians - Commoners, farmers, Shopkeepers, or peasants, 95% of Romans, paid most taxes

Slaves and non - Roman citizens

Define Republic and discuss the significance of the Senate

Republic - when citizens elect leader

Senate - 300 members elected by citizens to make law and taxes

Define 12 tables

Rome law hung in forum

Based on the idea all citizens have a right to the protection of the law

define Legion and Century

Legion - advanced army divided into groups of 5,000 soilders

Century - Each legion was divided into similar groups of 80 men