The Roman Republic

How long could consuls be in power?

1 year

What were the rights and responsibilities of Roman citizens?

1. Vote 2. Pay Taxes 3. Serve in the army

The Roman legal system was called the Law of what?

12 Tables

What is a patrician?

A wealthy, upper-class person in the Ancient Roman Republic

What two mountain ranges provided protection and natural resources for the Roman empire?

Alps and Apennines

Rome fought against ______________ in the Punic Wars.

Carthage

What was the result of the Punic Wars?

Carthage was destroyed and Rome gained lands around the Mediterranean.

The complex structure of the Roman government to limit the power of any one group or persons is called a system of

Checks and balances

These two people served in the highest elected Roman position, elected by the Assembly, highest civilian and military magistrates

Consul

What type of animal with which mountain range is associated with the Second Punic War?

Elephants and the Alps

Romans believed in civic duty. What answer best explains civic duty?

Every citizen had a responsibility to help their city and country.

In Rome what was the name of the large, open, market in the center of town?

Forum

What was the name of the general who led the Carthaginians through Europe and attacked Rome from the north?

Hannibal

Romans divided their armies into smaller groups called legions. Which answer explains why they believed using legions was a better way to fight?

Legions made it easier for soldiers to move quickly through the enemy.

Could women in Rome vote or hold office?

No, women could not vote or hold office

Why did the Romans create the republic?

So they would not have a king in control.

Why did the Plebeians think they should have equal rights?

They fought in the army and paid taxes

How many Punic Wars were there?

Three

What two rivers played an important role in the development of ancient Rome?

Tiber and Po

What does a consul's right to reject each other's decisions called?

Veto

What is a plebeian?

an ordinary citizen in the Roman Republic; a common person.

Romans created aqueducts to...

bring water to the city from far away

What was Roman law based on?

fairness

What best describes the geographic features of the center of Rome?

mountains to the north, water to the east, south, and west

The Twelve Tables explained the legal rights of which two groups of Romans?

plebeians and patricians

What type of government did ancient Rome have?

republic