Ancient Rome: Founding and Etruscans
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What did the term 'res publica' signify in the context of Roman governance?

  • Public authority
  • Public soldiers
  • Public property
  • Public affair (correct)

Which group in Roman society primarily represented the upper class with political power?

  • Plebeians
  • Consuls
  • Tribunes
  • Patricians (correct)

What was the primary purpose of the office of Plebeian Tribune?

  • To command military forces
  • To represent patricians
  • To advocate for the interests of plebeians (correct)
  • To draft laws in the Senate

What was established as the foundation of Roman law in 449 BC?

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What is the main function of the Senate in the Roman political system?

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What was the significance of the Council of the Plebs in Roman governance?

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How long did senators serve in the Roman Senate?

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What was the role of consuls in the Roman government?

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What was Hannibal's most famous military achievement during the Punic Wars?

<p>Crossing the Alps with war elephants (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What significant action did the Gracchi brothers attempt in the late Roman Republic?

<p>Redistribute public land to the urban poor (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The First Triumvirate was formed in response to what situation in Rome?

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Which of the following reforms was NOT implemented by Julius Caesar?

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What led to the assassination of Julius Caesar in 44 BC?

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What did Gaius Marius reform to enhance the power of Roman armies?

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Which year marks the beginning of the Punic Wars between Rome and Carthage?

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What was a consequence of the social reforms attempted by the Gracchi brothers?

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Who is said to have founded the city of Rome?

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What was the form of government in Rome during the Kingdom period?

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What is the earliest period of Roman history called?

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Which group of people were considered skilled craftsmen and artists, inhabiting the Italian peninsula during Roman history?

<p>Etruscans (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of these groups did not reside in the Italian peninsula?

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What was the main reason for the settlement and growth of Rome on the Tiber River?

<p>Strategic location for trade (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What event marked the end of the Kingdom period in Roman history?

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What does the text describe as the center of Roman politics?

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Why were the Romans able to expand their territory without a set plan?

<p>Their expansion was a result of responding to conflicts and incorporating conquered territories. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary requirement that Rome enforced on conquered enemies?

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How did the Romans maintain control over conquered territories?

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What was the significance of the Roman extension of citizenship to conquered populations?

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What is the significance of a 'Pyrrhic Victory' as mentioned in the text?

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What was the significance of the Romans conquering the Etruscan cities?

<p>The Romans conquered the last Etruscan city in 265 BC, marking their dominance over the Etruscans. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the symbol of the fasces represent?

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How did the Roman Empire's ability to incorporate conquered territories contribute to its expansion?

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Myth of Romulus and Remus

The story of Romulus and Remus founding Rome is considered a myth.

Myth of Aeneas

Aeneas was a mythological hero who is said to have been the ancestor of the Romans.

Location of Rome

Rome's location on the Tiber River, surrounded by seven hills, offered strategic advantages and fertile land for farming.

Etruscans

The Etruscans were skilled craftspeople and artists who influenced the Roman civilization.

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Latins

The Latins were a group of people who lived in central Italy, including the Romans, and were influenced by the Etruscans.

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Italic Peoples

The Romans, Samnites, and Umbrians were among the Italic peoples who inhabited the Italian peninsula.

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Greeks in Southern Italy

The early Greeks colonized parts of southern Italy, contributing to the region's cultural diversity.

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Roman Kingdom

The period of the Roman Kingdom lasted from 753 BC to 509 BC, ruled by seven Etruscan kings.

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Roman Republic

A form of government where citizens elect their leaders, but in the early Roman Republic, only free-born men could vote, and primarily wealthy ones.

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Patricians

The upper class of Roman society, made up of wealthy landowners, holding political power and traditional influence.

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Plebeians

The common people of Rome, including farmers, craftspeople, and merchants, fighting for equal rights and representation with the patricians.

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Conflict of the Orders

The conflict between the Patricians and Plebeians in the Roman Republic, where the Plebeians strived for equal rights.

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Plebeian Tribune

The position of the Plebeian Tribune, elected by the Plebeians, with the power to veto any law passed by the Patricians.

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Twelve Tables

The first written laws codified in the Roman Republic, established by the Plebeians to ensure legal equality & transparency.

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Council of the Plebs

An assembly controlled by the Plebeians, allowing them to pass laws, elect their own leaders, and oversee legal cases.

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Consuls

Two elected officials holding supreme executive power for one year in the Roman Republic, able to command military forces and even become a dictator in times of crisis.

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Roman Expansion

The practice of incorporating conquered territories and populations into a larger political entity, often with the goal of expanding power and influence.

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Roman Expansion: Integration, Not Assimilation

The Roman approach to expansion was not about forced assimilation, but rather about integrating new territories and populations while allowing them to maintain their cultural and political institutions.

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Expansion Through Conflict

Rome's expansion often involved conflicts with surrounding city-states, kingdoms, and empires. These conflicts, while challenging, also provided opportunities for Rome to expand its territory and influence.

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The Incentive of Roman Citizenship

Rome offered its conquered enemies the possibility of Roman citizenship, sometimes with full voting rights, creating a sense of shared identity and loyalty towards the Roman state.

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Provincial Administration

The Romans established formal provinces to manage the newly conquered territories. These provinces were governed by former political officeholders, who had considerable power and flexibility to administer local affairs.

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Balancing Provincial Power

The Romans aimed to achieve a balance between granting governors enough power to manage their provinces effectively while maintaining central control and preventing excessive autonomy.

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The Symbol of Roman Power: Fasces

The Fasces, a bundle of rods bound together with an ax, represented the authority and jurisdiction of Roman magistrates. It symbolized the collective power and unity of the Roman state.

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No Predetermined Plan

The Romans were not driven by a predetermined plan for empire building. Instead, their expansion was a response to conflicts and strategic opportunities that arose over time.

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Punic Wars

A series of three wars fought between Rome and Carthage (Phoenicians) from 264 to 146 BC.

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Hannibal

A renowned Carthaginian military leader who famously crossed the Alps with war elephants, eventually posing a significant threat to Rome.

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Crisis of the Late Roman Republic

The period in Roman history from 133 to 27 BC characterized by political instability, social unrest, and attempts to reform the Roman state.

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The Gracchi brothers

Brothers who attempted to address social issues in Rome by proposing land reforms to redistribute public land to the poor and veterans. Both were assassinated for their efforts.

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Gaius Marius

A Roman general who implemented major reforms to the Roman army, increasing their power and decreasing the influence of individual generals. These reforms contributed to the expansion of Rome's military might.

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First Triumvirate

A pact made in 60 BC between Crassus, Pompey, and Caesar, an unofficial alliance to control Rome. It marked a pivotal point in Roman politics, aiming to influence and control each other's power.

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Gaius Julius Caesar

A prominent Roman statesman, general, and author who played a crucial role in shaping the Roman Republic's history. He conquered Gaul, led the civil war against Pompey, and implemented significant reforms.

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Julian calendar

A calendar system introduced by Julius Caesar in 45 BC, replacing the Roman calendar. It featured a year of 365 days, 12 months, and 30 or 31 days in each month.

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Study Notes

Ancient Rome: Part 1

  • Rome's name derives from the capital city.
  • Traditional accounts place Rome's founding in 753 BC.
  • A legend connecting Rome's founding with Aeneas exists.
  • The historical truth behind Rome's founding is less dramatic.
  • The Capitoline Wolf, an Etruscan figure, dates back to the 5th Century BC, with additions from the 15th Century AD.
  • Rome was situated on the Tiber River, surrounded by seven hills.
  • These hills and surrounding fields provided fertile farming land.
  • Trade in the area was prevalent, particularly with the sophisticated Etruscans and Latins.
  • The settlement eventually evolved into a city and then a kingdom.

Origins of the Italian Peninsula

  • The Etruscans (or Tusci), inhabiting Tuscany, were skilled craftsmen, artists, and had a unique city-state governing system.
  • Etruscan origins are uncertain.
  • Other Italic peoples, including the Latins (Romans), Samnites, and Umbrians, inhabited central and Southern Italy.
  • Greeks settled in southern Italy (Apulia, Sicily).

Timelines and Periods

  • Roman Kingdom: 753 BC - 509 BC (Etruscan kings ruled, Tarquin the Proud was overthrown).
  • Roman Republic: 509 BC - 27 BC (divided into Early and Late periods)
  • Roman Empire: 27 BC - 286 AD (divided into Principate and Tetrarchy).

The Roman Kingdom

  • Seven kings ruled, with Romulus potentially as the first.
  • Roman mythology was adopted from the Greeks.
  • Roman deities were renamed.
  • Temples and public centers, including the Forum, were constructed.
  • Rome became a significant trading and prosperous city.

The Roman Republic

  • Roman citizens could vote for their leaders.
  • Only free-born men were citizens; at first only the wealthy could vote.
  • Patricians (land-owning nobility) and Plebeians (common people) fought for power.
  • The Conflict of the Orders arose from the struggle for rights.
  • Plebeians gained political representation through Tribune, Twelve Tables (written laws), and the Council of the Plebs.
  • Elected plebeian officials and plebeians could participate in judicial proceedings.

The Roman Government

  • Two Consuls held executive power; one for military command and the other for state matters.
  • Senators formed an advisory council and passed decrees.
  • Citizen assemblies had legislative, electoral, and judicial authority.
  • Government included magistrates (e.g., praetors, tribunes aediles, censors, and quaestors).
  • These offices were designed to prevent any single person from gaining excessive power.
  • Government systems began to fail by the first century BCE.

Roman Foreign Policy and Expansion

  • Rome expanded through conflicts with surrounding regions.
  • Rome incorporated conquered territories and populations.
  • Cities and regions were permitted to maintain their own institutions.
  • Conquering enemies meant access to loot and resources.
  • Roman citizenship was sometimes offered to conquered peoples, but voting rights were limited to those physically in Rome.
  • Provincial governors were given authority and power, though they had to balance their powers with the needs of Rome.

Roman Expansion

  • Romans conquered Etruscans cities by 265 BC.
  • Pyhrric War and the fall of Tarent led to the dominance of the Romans over the Greeks.
  • Punic Wars were a series of 3 wars fought between Rome and Carthage (264–146 BC).

Late Roman Republic Crisis

  • Gracchi brothers attempted reforms.
  • Gaius Marius reformed the Roman army.
  • The First Triumvirate consisted of Crassus, Pompey, and Caesar.
  • They sought to rule Rome.

Gaius Julius Caesar

  • Caesar held numerous positions (consul, tribune).
  • He conquered Gaul (Gallic Wars)
  • He fought a civil war against Pompey.
  • Caesar reformed the Roman calendar, increased the magistrates and enlarged Roman citizenship to include provincial citizens.
  • The senate assassinated Caesar.

Second Triumvirate and the End of the Republic

  • The Second Triumvirate consisted of Octavian, Antony, and Lepidus.
  • They targeted Caesar's murderers.
  • Conflict emerged between Antony and Octavian, leading to Actium.
  • Octavian emerged as the sole ruler of Rome, marking the end of the Roman Republic and the beginning of the Empire.

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