This was the home of Rome's most impressive temples
Capitoline Hill
This kept any one part of the government from becoming stronger or more influential than the others
Checks and Balances
What is a legion?
A group of 6000 soldiers
Tribunes had this power, which meant they could prohibit the actions of other officials
Veto
These were people who were elected to represent the plebeians
Tribunes
Who took over Rome and demanded a huge amount of gold to leave the city
Gauls
Who won the Punic Wars?
Rome
Who led Carthage in 218 BC when they tried to attack Rome?
Hannibal
The two most powerful magistrates in Rome were called...
Consuls
Which culture were the Romans greatly influenced by after defeating them?
Greece
As time went on, who owned most of the farms in Rome?
Patricians
This is where the richest patricians lived in Rome
Palatine Hill
What was a group of 100 soldiers called?
A century
Name three facts about women's lives in Rome
1. They stayed at home and worked 2. They did not have rights over their children 3. They had more rights than other cultures 4. They could inherit money dad
This was the name of the clearly posted laws of Rome
Twelve Tables of Rome
Elected officials that made up Rome's government were known as...
Magistrates
This is where patricians and plebeians elected the magistrates that ran Rome
Assemblies
How many senators were there?
300
Which branch of the government protected the common people?
Tribunes
What does Punic mean in latin?
Phoenician
How were kids in Rome different from kids today (Name one)
1. Girls married at age 12-16. 2. Kids were not educated unless they were from a rich family.
The Twelve Tables of Rome were posted here for all to see
Forum
How did Romans handle the problem of not being able to grow enough food for their citizens?
They were able to trade and bring in food from other places.
Who did Rome fight in the Punic Wars?
Carthage
This is a term for the obligation a citizen has to participate in their government and community
Civic Duty
Branch of Roman government that was made up of a council of wealthy and powerful people that advised the city's leaders
Senate
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