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Which of the following was NOT a primary factor contributing to Rome's success?
Which of the following was NOT a primary factor contributing to Rome's success?
- Proficiency in military affairs
- Advanced engineering (correct)
- Practical political leadership and law-making
- Skillful diplomacy
The Twelve Tables primarily served to benefit the patrician class by codifying existing customs.
The Twelve Tables primarily served to benefit the patrician class by codifying existing customs.
False (B)
Who was the primary adversary of Rome during the Punic Wars?
Who was the primary adversary of Rome during the Punic Wars?
Carthage
At the Battle of Zama, the Romans defeated Hannibal by using tactics that ________ Hannibal's strategies.
At the Battle of Zama, the Romans defeated Hannibal by using tactics that ________ Hannibal's strategies.
Tiberius and Gaius Gracchus are best known for being:
Tiberius and Gaius Gracchus are best known for being:
A Triumvirate is best described as a:
A Triumvirate is best described as a:
Match the members to the first Triumvirate:
Match the members to the first Triumvirate:
What primary means did Julius Caesar use to gain power?
What primary means did Julius Caesar use to gain power?
Julius Caesar was assassinated because of his declining popularity among Roman citizens.
Julius Caesar was assassinated because of his declining popularity among Roman citizens.
Who is recognized as the first emperor of Rome?
Who is recognized as the first emperor of Rome?
Flashcards
Reasons for Rome's success?
Reasons for Rome's success?
Good diplomats, excelled in military matters, practical politicians and law makers.
What were the Twelve Tables?
What were the Twelve Tables?
A set of laws ensuring equal treatment and forming the Roman basis of private law.
Who fought Rome in the Punic Wars?
Who fought Rome in the Punic Wars?
Carthaginians.
How did Romans defeat Hannibal at Zama?
How did Romans defeat Hannibal at Zama?
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Who were Tiberius and Gaius Gracchus?
Who were Tiberius and Gaius Gracchus?
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What is a Triumvirate?
What is a Triumvirate?
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How did Julius Caesar gain power?
How did Julius Caesar gain power?
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What happened to Julius Caesar on the ides of March?
What happened to Julius Caesar on the ides of March?
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Who was the first emperor of Rome?
Who was the first emperor of Rome?
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Study Notes
- Rome was successful because Romans were good diplomats, excelled in military matters, and were practical politicians and lawmakers.
- The Twelve Tables were a set of laws that ensured equal treatment for citizens and formed the Roman basis of private law
- During the Punic Wars, Rome fought the Carthaginians.
- At the battle of Zama, the Romans defeated Hannibal, using strategies that mimicked Hannibal's.
- Tiberius and Gaius Gracchus were brothers.
- A Triumvirate is a political alliance at 3
- The members of the First Roman Triumvirate were Caesar, Pompey, and Crassus.
- The members of the Second Roman Triumvirate were Antony, Lepidus, and Octavian
- Both triumvirates dissolved due to internal fighting.
- Julius Caesar gained power through military success and political alliances.
- Julius Caesar was assassinated on the Ides of March.
- Augustus was the first emperor of Rome.
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Explore the factors behind Rome's success, including diplomacy, military prowess, and political acumen. Learn about the Twelve Tables and the Punic Wars. Examine the rise and fall of triumvirates and the era of Julius Caesar and Augustus.
