Ch 6.1 pg 141-145 The Romans Create a Republic Define the following How did Rome begin according to legend? Vocabulary: Republic What were the 3 groups that first settled in Rome? Latins Patrician Greeks Etruscans – Plebeians Explain Roman religious ideas. Tribunals What did type of ruler was Tarquin the Proud? What political power did the patricians have? When could Rome appoint a dictator? What political power did the plebeians have? Legion Twelve Tables? List and explain the 3 balanced parts of Rome’s government: Cavalry Rulers: Century (military term) Aristocratic branch: Assemblies: PUNIC WARS Who was fighting? What were they fighting over? Who is Hannibal? Who is Sipio? How did the Punic Wars end? Ch 6.2 pg 146-152 The Roman Empire Brings Change Define the following Vocabulary Terms: Explain the conflict/problem between the latifundia’s and the small farmers. Latifundia & who worked on them? What reforms did the Grachus brothers want for Rome? Caesar took over after the civil war- Explain his triumvirate (what it is, who is in it, etc) Triumvirate What did Caesar do to start a civil war? How did it end? Absolute ruler What reforms did Caesar make as an absolute ruler? When was Caesar killed? Who is part of the Second Triumvirate? How did it end? What is the Pax Romana? Explain how Rome’s economy was based on agriculture & trade? How far did Rome’s empire reach? What happened to Rome after Augustus died? Gladiators How did education differ between girls and boys? Explain what the bread and circuses refer to. Ch 6.3 Rise of Christianity- Study your worksheet Ch 6.4 pgs 158-162 Decline of the Roman Empire Why did trade decline in Rome? How do mercenaries cause the army’s discipline & loyalty to collapse? What achievements did Diocletian have? (list all!!) When and where did Constantine move the capital? What was it called? Attila the Hun (who is he and what did he do?) Explain the invasions to the empire (from the Huns & Germanic tribes) When was the Roman Empire conquered? What was the western part of the Roman Empire called? The Eastern half of the Roman Empire was called the Byzantine Empire. Ch 6.5 Rome & the Roots of Western Civilization (pgs 164-166) Which cultures created the Greco-Roman culture? Why is Pompeii significant? Greco-Roman Achievements 6.5 Fill out the chart below and be complete!! Add VOCABULARY and PEOPLE within your chart!!! Fine Art (art & literature) Literature Engineering (include pg 166) Laws