14 Questions
What was the significance of Rome's location?
It was located near valuable trade routes and the sea
What tribe founded Rome?
The Latins
Who ruled Rome after the Latins?
The Etruscans
Who ruled Rome after the Latins?
The Etruscans
What replaced the Etruscan monarchy in Rome?
A republic with elected officials
What did the plebeians do to gain more power?
They formed a plebeian council and elected tribunes
Who were the patricians in Roman society?
The rich aristocratic families who held power in society, politics, religion, economics, and the military.
What did the Roman government consist of?
The senate, magistrates, and various officials
How did the plebeians challenge the patricians for power?
Through the formation of a plebeian council and the election of tribunes.
What did the Romans value as the noblest way to make money?
Farming and land ownership
What did the Roman government consist of?
The senate, magistrates, and various officials.
Who was Rome's greatest general?
Cincinnatus
What did the Romans value as the noblest way to make money?
Farming and land ownership.
What was the forum used for in Rome?
Public gatherings, shopping, and gossip
Study Notes
- Italy's geography and physical features allowed for the development of a powerful civilization.
- Rome was founded by the Latin tribe and was located near valuable trade routes and the sea.
- The Etruscans ruled Rome after the Latins and introduced important infrastructure and cultural elements.
- Rome became a republic with elected officials replacing the Etruscan monarchy.
- The patricians were the rich aristocratic families who held power in society, politics, religion, economics, and the military.
- The plebeians challenged the patricians for power and gained new rights through the formation of a plebeian council and the election of tribunes.
- The Roman government consisted of the senate, magistrates, and various officials.
- The Romans valued farming and land ownership as the noblest way to make money.
- Rome's greatest general, Cincinnatus, was made dictator and successfully defeated enemies but returned to his farm after his term.
- The forum was a central location for public gatherings, shopping, and gossip.
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