Review: Rome

Overview Key Vocabulary

Under the Republic, two (2) elected consuls shared the head of 509 B.C.E. 27 B.C.E.
government. Consuls were members of the Senate, who had been
elected to serve for a one year term in the position of Consul, the Republic
highest position in government under the Republic. The consuls most
important power was that they controlled the army. Senate

Consuls
The Senate was composed of leaders from the patricians, the noble
and wealthy families of ancient Rome. They controlled spending. Veto
Members of the Senate were not elected. They were chosen by the
Consuls. Once chosen, they served for life. There were 300 seats in Checks & Balances
the Senate.
Praetor

Key Questions: Censor

What was advantageous about Rome & Italys geography?
Tribune
Why was Rome a republic?
How did the separate branches of Roman government ensure Dictator
that there were checks and balances on power?
Why was the Roman Army so successful in conquering a huge Patricians
empire?
What values did Romans hold to be important? Plebeians

Legion

Key Places and People: Paterfamilias

Carthage Aqueducts

Ostia Punic Wars

Julius Caesar Anarchy

River Tiber Auxiliary

Legionary

Twelve Tables

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