Reading Guide

Reading Guide

1. How did geography affect the development of the legend? 

The geography affected the development because it was on seven hills.

2. How did the Etruscans influence the development of Rome? 

They influenced the development of Rome by their writing, architecture, alphabet, and the use of the Arch.

3. Which were the main groups that competed for power in the early Roman republic? 

The main groups were the patricians and the plebeians. 

4. What is the significance of the Twelve Tables in Roman law? 

The significance was that it gave plebeians more protection under Roman law. 

5. What were the causes of the First Punic War?

The causes were them arguing about who was going to take control of Italy and the West Mediterranean. 

6. What tactic did Scipio use to defeat Hannibal?

Scipio attacked Carthage as a tactic to defeat Hannibal. 

7. What was the significance of the Punic Wars for Rome? 

It was to bring Rome dominance over the Western Meditteranean.

Republic: A form of government in which power is in the hands of representatives and leaders are elected by citizens who have the right to vote.

Patrician: In ancient Rome, a member of the wealthy, privileged upper class.

Plebeian: In ancient Rome, one of the common farmers, artisans, and merchants who made up most of the population.

Tribune: In ancient Rome, an official elected by the plebeians to protect their rights.

Consul: In the Roman republic, one of the two powerful officials elected each year to command the army and direct the government.

Senate: In ancient Rome, the supreme governing body, originally made up only of aristocrats.

Dictator: In ancient Rome, a political leader given absolute power to make laws and command the army for a limited time.

Legion: A military unit of the ancient Roman army made up of about 5,000-foot soldiers and a group of soldiers on Horseback.

Punic Wars: A series of three wars between Rome and Carthage (264-146 b.c.);