Language of Rome in government and business

Founders of Rome. Legend of twin boys raised by a wolf. Rome gets their name from one of them.

when people elect leaders to govern them

rulers with absolute power

common people of Rome who had more say in government

wealthy who hold power in Rome.

government with 3 parts:

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prohibit actions by other officials, "I forbid"

Rome's public meeting place

Roman laws written on bronze tablets

a series of wars between Rome and Carthage (city in Northern Africa)

groups of 6,000 soldiers

Led Carthage in the Punic Wars. Crossed Alps on elephants

a former gladiator who led a slave revolt

Setting term limits and giving government officials power to restrict the power of other officials are examples of this to balance out power

During time of war he was made a dictator and easily defeated the enemy. He quickly returned to his farm.

the last 3 kings of Rome came from here

The killing of these brothers led to violence as a tool in Roman politics

type of landform of Italy

Trojan hero whose story is told in the "Aeneid".

an elected official in Rome

Two most powerful officials in Rome. Elected each year to run the city and lead army.

Council of wealthy and powerful Romans that advised the city's leaders. Held office for life.

Part of government that protected the common people. Assemblies main job was to elect magistrates.

Part of government that protected the common people. They had veto power and served 1 year terms.

your duty to your city

Where Rome's richest people lived

Where Rome's grandest temples stood

groups of 100 soldiers