SS rome test flash cards

Retired magistrates and patricians advised the consuls and made laws.

A set of laws inscribed on 12 bronze tablets

two people who governed the city that were only elected for one year that had veto power

a decision or proposal made by a law-making body.

judges, looked after the money of Rome. Used the twelve tables

a state in which supreme power is held by the people and their elected representatives, has a elected/nominated president

protected the plebeians and patricians against unfair treatment

powerful city state in North Africa, soon rivals Rome

The first naval battle against Carthage and Rome caused by the argument of who could control Corisa.

Carthage General Hannibal’s “surprise” attack to Rome

Rome seizes Carthage conquered people sold to slavery

War general famous for leading Carthage in the 2nd Punic War

Roman general that invaded Africa.

Rome loses 75,000 men.

End of the 2nd punic war.

Belief in many gods

a city state in ancient greece

a small group holding power in a state

A King or Queen holding power in a state.

A way of governing that depends on the will of the people.

Capital of greece.

A prominent city state in ancient greece

A piece of land covered with water on 3 sides.

A man who founded ancient Rome.

A Gladiator who led the slave revolt.

Slave that is forced to fight animals and other men.

The language of ancient rome and its empire.

A member of the lower class belonging to ancient Rome.

A member of the Higher Class who owned a lot land.

A pipe or passage used for carrying water from a distance.

People who belonged to the Etruscan civilization.