World Civ.
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- What were the mountains in Italy called on the east coast?
- The Apennies Mountains
- Is the Tiber river deep or shallow?
- Shallow
- What are Magistrates?
- They are public officials?
- Could the Plebeians vote?
- Yes, but they can't hold office.
- How many tents are in a centuria?
- 80
- How many cohorts are in a Legion?
- 10
- What are the popular assemblies powers?
- They voted on laws and elected officials (tribunes)
- How many tribunes are there?
- 10
- Who were the Plebeians?
- They were farmers, blacksmith, workers, and majority.
- What is a triumph?
- A victory parade
- What are the problems for the Plebeians?
- They can't hold office and they can't join the army
- Could the Plebeians serve the army?
- No
- Who wrote the Aeneid?
- Virgil
- How many consuls are there, and how long is there term?
- 2, and there is a 1-year term
- What is the Anes?
- It is the myth of how the First Romans came, it said a Trojan Prince was the founder of Rome.
- How many hills is Rome surrounded by?
- 7
- What changes did the laws make?
- The plebeians could hold office, and they could join the army if they had land.
- What did the Greeks do?
- They gave tremendous cultural influence to Rome.
- What is a direct democracy?
- It is usually for small populations, and every one votes.
- What are the powers of censors
- they appointed candidates to the senate, they oversaw the moral conduct of all the citizens, and they were registered according to their wealth.
- Why doesn't Rome like to trade by sea?
- There are few good harbors.
- Who are Romulus and Remus?
- They are the Legendary Founders of rome
- What are Praetors?
- They help the consuls and they are like the judicial branch.
- Who are the Patricians?
- They are powerful, they controlled the government, they were nobility, land owners, inherited their position, and they were minority.
- What three seas is Italy surrounded by?
- Tyrrhenian Sea, Adriatic Sea, and the Ionian Sea
- Where did the Latins settle?
- South of the tiber river.
- What is Hubris
- Excessive pride, and thinking that you were a god.
- What river is Rome located on?
- The Tiber River
- What are the powers of the consuls?
- They ran the government, they commanded army, they appointed dictaters, and the had the power to veto.
- What are the powers of the tribunes?
- They could veto the senate and other officials, they voted over war and peace, and they served as a court.
- How many people are in the senate, and how long do the senators serve?
- 300 people, they served for life.
- How did the Plebeins gain equality?
- They went on strike and said they'd leave the city.
- Where did the Etruscans settle?
- North of the Tiber River.
- When did the Roman Republic write down the laws?
- 450 BC
- When did the Plebians get to hold any position in office?
- 300 BC
- What are the powers of the praetors?
- They commanded the army in war, and oversaw the legal system in peace.
- What are the powers of the senate?
- They control public funds, they make foreign policies, they serve as a court, and they could name someone as a dictator.
- When did the Etruscans come to Rome?
- 600 BC
- When did the Roman Republic get established
- 509 BC
- How many centurias are in a Cohort?
- 6
- What is a Legion?
- The basic unit of 4500-6000 soldiers.
- Where did the greeks settle?
- Magna Graecia (the heel of Italy)
- When did the latins come to rome?
- 750 BC
- To be part in office what do you usually have to be?
- Wealthy.
- What are some characteristics of the Etruscans?
- They have a strong military and army. They are skilled metal workers, and they learned how to drain marshes and pave roads.
- What is the name of the thing where the laws are written on, and where is it located?
- The Twelve Tables, and they are located in the forum (the market place)
- Did Rome have a big army? Was it powerful?
- It was a small army, but it was powerful.