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Punic Wars
of Rome
Empire
Fall of the
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The myth of the origins of Rome
centers around these two
brothers.
Romulus and Remus
What are 2 geographical
elements around Rome?
Tiber River and the 7 hills
What are the 3 groups of people
who fought for control of Rome?
Latins, Etruscans, and Greeks
What was a great triumph for
Plebeians concerning the law?
Twelve Tables
What were some advantages and
disadvantages of the time limits on
Roman government service?
No one could seize power for long;
government lacked continuity
Name the two opposing generals
in the Second Punic War.
Hannibal and Scipio
Describe Hannibal’s journey in
the Second Punic War.
Conquered North Africa, crossed the
Strait of Gibraltar, conquered Spain
and Gaul, and crossed into the Alps
and into Italy
What did Hannibal and his troops
resort to in the Alps?
Cannibalism
What are two of the reasons for
the fall of the Roman Republic?
Too many slaves and too much land
after the Punic Wars
How did Scipio use Hannibal’s
love for Carthage as a weapon?
He forced Hannibal to choose
between defending his home and
conquering Rome
Who were the members of the
First Triumvirate?
Julius Caesar, Crassus, and Pompey
What were the names of the
brothers who tried to reform
Rome? What did they propose?
Tiberius and Gaius Gracchus; take
the large plantations and split them
up and give them to the poor
Who killed Julius Caesar? How did
it happen? What date was he killed?
Marcus Brutus and Gaius Cassius;
he was stabbed in the Senate;
March15, 44 B.C.
List at least 3 reforms Caesar
brought to Rome.
Granted citizenship to many
conquered peoples, expanded the
Senate, created jobs, started
colonies, increased pay for soldiers
Who are the members of the
Second Triumvirate and what
happened to them?
Octavian, Marc Antony, and
Lepidus; Octavian forced Lepidus to
retire and Octavian and Antony
fought and Octavian won
What name did Octavian take on
when he became emperor? What
was his reign known for?
Augustus Caesar; stability and
prosperity
What is the word for “Roman
Peace?”
Pax Romana
Who was the insane ruler who
appointed his horse as a senator?
Caligula
What family group included Nerva,
Trajan, Hadrian, and Marcus
Aurelius?
The Good Emperors
What is Titus known for?
Mt. Vesuvius erupted and buried the
cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum
Who was the emperor that
restored order and reorganized
government and retired from
political office?
Diocletian
Which emperor brought Christianity
to Rome?
Constantine
What is the date given for the fall of
the Western Roman Empire?
476 A.D.
What 3 groups of barbarians
began attacking Rome?
Germans, Slavs, and Huns
What are the 5 causes for the fall
of the Roman Empire? Provide
an example for each.
Economic, Political, Religious,
Social, and Military