The Roman Empire

It was a natural place for travelers to cross

Because Rome was built where the Tiber River was narrow

A republic is a form of government in which the leader is not a king and certain citizens have the right to vote.

How does a republic differ from a monarchy ruled by a king? (Republic)

In the Roman Republic, a dictator exercised absolute power, which might be necessary in a time of crisis.

In the Roman Republic, why might a dictator have been named in a time of crisis?

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Italy has some fairly large fertile plains that are very good for farming. The most important of these plains are the Po River Valley.

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Much of what we learned about the Romans are from its

It was located 18 miles inland on the Tiber River. As a result, it had direct route to the sea. However, it was far enough inland to be fairly safe from pirates.

Rome's central location

patricians

The Roman Senate was a select group of

struggle of the orders

The conflict between the plebeians and the patricians was known as the

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True or False: Roman women of upper class was educated?

standards of justice that applied to all people, which included principles of "innocent until proven guilty," the right to a judge, and the judge's responsibility to weigh evidence before arriving at a decision.

What are "Law of Nations"

Large fertile plains

What contributed to Rome's expansion?

The Roman consuls were the heads of state in peacetime and led the army in time of war.

What different functions were exercised by the Roman consuls?

period of almost 200 years of peace and prosperity under the rule of five good Roman emperors

What was "Pax Romana"?

The Pax Romana lasted for almost 200 years. These rulers treated the ruling classes with respect, ended arbitrary executions, maintained peace in the empire, and supported domestic policies. These emperors created a period of peace and prosperity known as the Pax Romana—the "Roman Peace."

What was the "Roman Peace"?

Rome was transformed from a village into a city

What was the effect of the Etruscan influence?

Roman plebeians included small landowners, farmers, artisans, andmerchants

Which types of Roman citizens formed the group know as plebeians?

greatest of the Carthaginian generals, who attacked Rome and began the Second Punic War but was eventually defeated by the Romans

Who was Hannibal?

Roman ruler who was assassinated by a group of leading senators

Who was Julius Caesar?

Corrupt Roman emperor known for his excesses

Who was Nero?

The patricians were the wealthy, powerful landowners who formed the ruling class in the Roman Republic.

Who were the patricians? What role did they have in the Roman Republic?

craftspeople, merchants, small farmers, and less wealthy landowners in the Roman Republic, who paid taxes,owed military service, and could vote but could not be electedf to government office

Who were the plebeians?

During the Roman Republic, the Romans' success was due in part to duty, courage, and discipline.

Why so Successful!