Ancient Rome (recap)

Legendary founders of Rome -

• Romulus and Remus

• Tiberius and Gaius

• Remus and Lupin

• Sirius and Romulus

Brothers who pushed for reform against the upper-class Senate's land-grabbing-

• Zod and Brantium

• Yuron and Mance

• Romulus and Remus

• Tiberius and Gaius

LARGE body of upper-class politicians that advise consuls and have considerable influence-

• Aediles

• Censors

• Senators

• Plebeians

Smaller, more select group of people chosen from the People's Assembly to represent the "common folk"

• Tribune of the Plebs

• Senate

• Council of Nicaea

• Augustans

What prompted early Rome's change from a kingship to a republic?

• fear from invaders

• tendencies towards a weaker national gov't

• an experience with a terrible and cruel king

• preference towards a more maritime-based economy

Observation: Italy is located around the middle of the Mediterranean Sea.

Inference:

• They will automatically conquer every foe they encounter

• They are well suited to explore all parts of the Mediterranean

• They will undoubtedly change governments within a few centuries time.

Large amphitheater built to house gladiators, combats, and an array of other events.

• Taj Mahal

• Eiffel Tower

• Colosseum

• Parthenon

Rome faced __________ during the Punic Wars and their most famous general was _____________.

• Carthage; Belisarius

• Spain; Hernandez

• Macedonia; Alexander the Great

• Carthage; Hannibal

The first triumvirate of Rome consisted of 3 military leaders: Julius Caesar, Crassus, and _____________.

• Cleopatra

• Pompey

• Gaius

• Alexander the Great

Title associated with the pax Romana that saw a period of tolerating and diplomatic emperors

• four peaceful ruler

• five good emperors

• three thoughtful tyrants