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republic
form of government in which the leader is not a king or queen but a person elected by citizens
legion
smaller unit of Roman armis made up of about 6,000 soldiers
patrician
ealthy landowner and member of the ruling class in ancient rome
plebian
member of the common people in ancient rome
consul
one of the two top government officials in ancient rome
veto
to reject
praetor
important government official in ancient rome
dictator
in ancient rome a person who ruled with complete power temorarily during emergencies
latifidundia
large farming estates in ancient rome
triumverate
a three person ruling group in ancient rome
Romans took over most Of _______ in A.d 180
Italy
Only who could hold office in Early Rome?
Patricians
when was the council of plebs created?
207 B.C
Who attacked rome in the Second Punic War?
Carthage
What was Octavious' new name?
Agustus
What was Hadrians wall used for?
Britains Defense
Rome was helped by what?
The Punic war
The !st punic war was fought over what?
Sicily
What were 2 main products of central Italy?
Wine and Olive oil. ( Olive Garden )
What did most of Romes Prosperity come from?
Merchants and Skilled workers
Romulus
city of rome named after him
aeneas
trogan hero; father of rome
Cincinnatus
Roman Dictator; Inspired George washington as a leader/ president
hannibal
Carthefinian General; used elephants in attack
scipio
winnig general over carthatge in Second Punic War
Brutus
murderer of julius Ceaser( Romes #1 Ruler)
caligula
psychotic ruler who wawsted money/ man power
nero
vicious ruler who dissed Rome
Trajan
emperor who built rome to its largest size
marcus Aurelius
Emporer who Reformed Roman law
How did Geography affect the development of civilization in rome
- gave people a source of water -gave a way to the mediteranian world -less rugged mountains
COmpare and COntrast Julius Ceasers Good and Bad points
Good - Ended Rule of currupt roman Nobles -Brought order and peace to rome - restored citeis that had been destroyed by the republic Bad - Started Civil war - Treated his defeated enemies with cruelty - sought glory for himself
What was the "Bread and Circuses" policy and how did the Roman politicians benefit frome it?
To win the votes of the poor they began providing cheap food and entertainment.T he roman Politicians benefited from it by helping dishonest rulers come to power.
Describe the new Sceurity under Agustus
- BUilt permanent, professional army of about 150,000 men -created a special unit called the praetorian guard with 9,000 people -rebuilt rome - secret service

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