Roman Key Terms

Who were Romulus and Remus?

• Legendary Roman gladiators

• Twin brothers who founded the city of Rome

• Famous Greek philosophers

• Egyptian pharaohs

What is a republic in the context of ancient Rome?

• A form of government where power was held by the military

• A form of government where power was held by a single ruler

• A form of government where power was held by the people and their elected representatives

• A form of government where power was held by the aristocracy

Who was Cincinnatus and what role did he play in Roman history?

• Cincinnatus was a philosopher who wrote extensively about Roman history

• Cincinnatus was a merchant who traded goods with other civilizations

• Cincinnatus was a Roman statesman and military leader who served as dictator in 458 BC and 439 BC.

• Cincinnatus was a famous gladiator who fought in the Colosseum

What is the difference between plebeians and patricians in ancient Rome?

• Plebeians and patricians were both common people, but patricians were more educated.

• Plebeians were the ruling class, while patricians were the working class.

• Plebeians were the wealthy elite, while patricians were common people.

• Plebeians were common people, while patricians were the wealthy elite.

What were the roles of consuls in the Roman government?

• Responsible for overseeing the construction of public buildings

• In charge of religious ceremonies and rituals

• Responsible for managing the city's finances

• Responsible for leading the government, commanding the army, and presiding over the Senate and assemblies

Explain the concept of checks and balances in the Roman government.

• Distribution of power among different branches to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful

• A process for creating new laws

• A method of appointing government officials

• A system of taxation to fund the military

What was the significance of the forum in ancient Rome?

• It was used for military training and exercises.

• It was the center of political, commercial, and social life.

• It was a marketplace for buying and selling slaves.

• It was a place for religious ceremonies only.

Who was Hannibal and what was his impact on Rome?

• Hannibal was a Greek philosopher who influenced Roman political thought

• Hannibal was a Persian general who led an invasion of Rome

• Hannibal was a Roman emperor who conquered Carthage

• Hannibal was a Carthaginian military commander who is best known for his leadership in the Second Punic War against Rome.

What were the Punic Wars and why were they significant in Roman history?

• The Punic Wars were a series of wars fought between Carthage and Egypt, significant for weakening Roman territory and power.

• The Punic Wars were a series of wars fought between Rome and Greece, significant for establishing Greece as the dominant power in the Mediterranean.

• The Punic Wars were a series of wars fought between Rome and Carthage, significant for expanding Roman territory and establishing Rome as the dominant power in the Mediterranean.

• The Punic Wars were a series of wars fought between Rome and Persia, significant for establishing Persia as the dominant power in the Mediterranean.

How did the Punic Wars impact the balance of power in the Mediterranean region?

• The Punic Wars had no impact on the balance of power in the Mediterranean region.

• The Punic Wars led to the decline of Rome and the rise of Carthage as the dominant power in the Mediterranean region.

• The Punic Wars resulted in the division of the Mediterranean region among multiple smaller powers.

• The Punic Wars resulted in the rise of Rome as the dominant power in the Mediterranean region.