The artisan and craftsman's class. They could vote, had to pay taxes, and serve in the army. Made up 90% of population

Top government officials. Had veto power. Served 1 year terms and headed the army and government.

Elected by the Assembly. Eventually gained Veto power and served as the voice of the Plebeians in the Senate.

These were the judges and tax collectors. They handled public festivals and interpreted the laws.

They had complete control but served only on a temporary basis during emergencies. Appointed by the Senate.

This was the Roman marketplace. In Ancient Greece, it was called an Agora.

Several wars fought over the control of the Mediterranean and the island of Sicily. Rome won over Carthage and improved several treaties which restricted Carthage's power.

Carthage general who took the fighting of the Punic Wars to Italy. Landed in Spain and marched 46,000 men and 37 Elephants into Italy

The artisan and craftsman's class. They could vote, had to pay taxes, and serve in the army. Made up 90% of population

Elected by the Assembly. Eventually gained Veto power and served as the voice of the Plebeians in the Senate.

Translates: "I forbid". The power to reject a ruling or law from being put into place.

They had complete control but served only on a temporary basis during emergencies. Appointed by the Senate.

This was the Roman marketplace. In Ancient Greece, it was called an Agora.

Rome's first code of laws. Adopted in 451 BC and placed on bronze tablets.

1) Innocent until proven guilty 2) Can defend yourself when charged with a crime 3) Look at evidence before making a decision 4)Laws should apply equally to all

Gladiator who led Roman slaves in a revolt

Roman citizens considered it their _________to attend assembly meetings and to vote in elections.

Rome's written law code, the ______________protected citizens from being punished by laws they did not know existed.

Located in the center of Rome, the ___________was a public meeting place where people shopped and talked, and government meetings took place.

Romans established a republic in which people elect leaders to govern.

The plebians were wealthy citizens and nobles.

During difficult wars, Romans chose dictators to lead the city.

A system of checks and balances helped keep any one branch of government from gaining too much power.

Why did the Romans elect two consuls each year?

They saw paw prints in the sand at the river's edge..."Let's build here, with words and tools, and make homes and temples...The city is to be called 'Rome,' the city of Romulus." - reotld by Robert Hull

Which event from Roman history does this passage most likely describe?