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Who was the leader of the Carthaginian Army who crossed the Alps to invade Italy?
Hannibal
What is a bridge-like stone structure that brought water from the hills to the city?
Aqueducts
Who were members of the Roman landholding class?
Patricians
Who were members of the Roman farmer, merchant, and artisan class?
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What is a government in which officials are chosen by the people?
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Who was Rome's first emperor?
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Who was the dictator who was assassinated on the Ides of March?
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Which Roman emperor was also a philosopher?
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Which Roman emperor split the Roman Empire in two?
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What is the name of the title of the two elected officials who ruled the Roman Empire and were limited to one two-year term?
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Who were the first Romans?
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What is the name of the public square where the Senate met?
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What is the Latin word that means 'King'?
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The first settlement at Rome was built on what?
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The major power struggles in the early Roman Republic were between what two groups?
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The power of the tribunes increased when they gained the right to do what?
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During the early Republic, why was it important that Roman laws were written on 12 tablets and shown to the public?
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When was a dictator chosen to rule in the Roman Republic?
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During the Punic War, whom did the Romans fight?
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What was the conflict of interest that lay between Rome and Carthage?
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What does Pax Romana mean?
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What important change did the Roman Emperor Constantine make in 313 A.D.?
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Pax Romana died in 180 A.D. after the death of whom?
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What country is Rome located in today?
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What did Byzantines do to prop up their shaky empire?
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Study Notes
Important Figures and Events
- Hannibal: Leader of the Carthaginian Army who famously crossed the Alps to invade Italy.
- Julius Caesar: Notable dictator of Rome, assassinated on the Ides of March.
- Augustus: The first emperor of Rome, considered a key figure in establishing imperial rule.
- Marcus Aurelius: Roman emperor recognized for his philosophical contributions, specifically Stoicism.
- Emperor Diocletian: Significant ruler who divided the Roman Empire into two administrative regions.
- Constantine: Roman emperor who ended the persecution of Christians in 313 A.D.
Government and Social Structure
- Republic: A form of governance where officials are elected by the populace.
- Patricians: Members of the Roman upper class, including landholders and aristocrats.
- Plebeians: Common people of Rome, including farmers, merchants, and artisans.
- Consul: Title held by two elected officials in the Roman Empire, who served limited terms of two years.
- Tribunes: Officials who gained the right to veto senate actions, increasing their influence and power over government decisions.
Key Infrastructure and Culture
- Aqueducts: Engineering marvels that transported water from the hills into the city.
- Forum: Public square in Rome where the Senate convened and citizens participated in civic life.
- Palatine Hill: The site of the first settlement of Rome, crucial to the city’s development.
Military Conflicts and Territorial Control
- Carthage: The primary adversary of Rome during the Punic Wars.
- Punic Wars: Military conflicts between Rome and Carthage, pivotal in establishing Roman dominance in the Mediterranean.
- Sicily: The territory that sparked interest and conflict between Rome and Carthage, leading to the first Punic War.
Legal and Social Reforms
- Twelve Tables: Written laws that were displayed publicly, allowing plebeians to appeal decisions made by patrician judges.
- Power Struggles: Early conflicts in the Republic were largely between the patricians and common citizens, influencing the political landscape.
Peace and Security
- Pax Romana: A significant period of peace and prosperity in Roman history, beginning under Augustus and lasting until around 180 A.D.
- Veto Power: The ability of tribunes to block senate decisions, which was crucial in protecting the interests of the plebeians.
Modern Context
- Italy: Present-day country that encompasses the historic city of Rome.
Byzantine Influence
- Byzantine Strategies: Employed a combination of bribes, diplomacy, political marriages, and military force to maintain stability in the empire during turbulent times.
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Description
This quiz covers significant figures and events in Ancient Rome, including influential leaders like Hannibal and Julius Caesar, and the social structure of the Roman Republic. Test your knowledge on the key milestones and governmental foundations that shaped Roman history.
