Roman Empire

Front

Before the establishment of the Republic, Rome was ruled by the __ from northern Italy.

Back

Etruscans

Front

What language did the Romans speak?

Back

Latin

Front

What is the name of the body of water that Italy is centrally located on?

Back

Mediterranean Sea

Front

Romans fought three wars against Carthage. Why?

Back

To control the Western Mediterranean Sea and the trade industry

Front

The Carthaginian leader, ____________, invaded Italy during the second Punic War and brought elephants over the Alps.

Back

Hannibal

Front

Like the Greeks, Romans were ___________ , meaning they worshiped many gods.

Back

Polytheistic

Front

The Chief god of the Romans, in charge of all the other gods and the patron of the city of Rome was:

Back

Jupiter

Front

During times of War, Romans turned to the God of War _____________________.

Back

Mars

Front

In 509 BCE, Romans threw out the Etruscan monarchy and founded a(n):

Back

Republic

Front

The group of people empowered to make laws for Rome were the: Senators, Representatives, Consulates, Legionaries

Back

Senators