The Roman Rebulic

TERMS & NAMES 
1. For each term or name, write a sentence explaining its significance.
• republic - A form of government in which citizens choose their leaders by voting
 • patrician - belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy
• plebeian - An ordinary citizen in the ancient Roman Republic
• tribune - In ancient Rome, an official elected by the plebeians to protect their rights.
• consul - An elected official who led the Roman Republic
• senate - in ancient Rome, the supreme governing body, originally made up only of aristocrats.
• dictator - A ruler who has complete power over a country
• legion - A military unit of the ancient Roman army, made up of about 5,000 foot soldiers and a group of soldiers on horseback.
• Punic Wars - A series of three wars between Rome and Carthage (264-146 B.C.); resulted in the destruction of Carthage and Rome's dominance over the western Mediterranean.
• Hannibal - Carthaginian military commander who, in the Second Punic War, attempted a surprise attack on Rome, crossing the Alps with a large group of soldiers, horses, and elephants.

USING YOUR READING GUIDE
2. What do you consider to be the most important event in the chronological timeline for the development of Rome?Why?
I consider the most import event in the chronological timeline for the development of Rome was when Rome was founded by Romulus and stated to establish the Roman Kingdom because this lead to many others who help influence the development and culture of Rome.

MAIN IDEAS
3. What limits were there on the power of the Roman consuls?
They could only serve for one year, the same person could not be elected for ten years, and one consul could always overrule the others decision.
4. What was the significance of the Twelve Tables?
The significance of the Twelve tables was to ensure that all free citizens had protection under the law, all laws were carved on twelve tablets and hung in a forum.
5. How was Hannibal’s attack on Rome daring and different?
Hannibal's attack on Rome was daring and different because instead of a head on attack, it was a surprise attack.

READING GUIDE
1. How did geography affect the development of  Rome? 
Rome was built near the midpoint of the Mediterranean Sea (trade opportunities), soil allowed crop production
2. How did the Etruscans influence the development of Rome? 
Etruscans influences the development of Rome by boasting a system of writing, adapting the alphabet and influenced Rome's architecture
3. Which were the main groups that competed for power in the early Roman republic? 
The main groups that competed for power were the Patricians and Plebeians
4. What is the significance of the Twelve Tables in Roman law? 
It established the idea that all free citizens had a right to the protection of the law.
5. What were the causes of the first Punic War?
The cause of the first Punic War was fought for control over Sicily and the Mediterranean Sea
6. What tactic did Scipio use to defeat Hannibal?
The tactic that Scipio used to defeat Hannibal was to destroy Carthage
7. What was the significance of the Punic Wars for Rome? 
The significance of the Punic Wars was the development and growth for Rome


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