Flashcard on Ancient Rome

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What were the Punic Wars?

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A series of wars between Rome and Carthage.

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What is a legion?

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A group of up to 6,000 soldiers.

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The late republic period saw the growth of territory and _______.

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trade

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What was the role of slaves in Roman agriculture?

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They helped run farms from afar

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What was the main idea of the late republic period?

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Growth of territory and trade

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Who was a rival of Gaius Marius?

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Lucius Cornelius Sulla

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Who was the brilliant general from Carthage that nearly succeeded in attacking Rome?

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Hannibal

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What problem grew as Rome's territory expanded?

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Tensions between rich and poor

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Who encouraged the poor and unemployed to join the Roman army?

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Gaius Marius

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What was the result of allowing the poor to join the Roman army?

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The army became more loyal to Marius