Classwork 4-26-19

Questions:

1. Definitions

republic- a republic is a form of government in which power rests with citizens who have the right to vote for their leaders.

patrician- wealthy land owners who held most of the power

plebeian- the common farmers, artisans, and merchants who made up the majority of the population

tribune- the elected representatives of the plebeian assembly

consul- like kings, consuls commanded the army and directed the government for one year

senate- the aristocratic branch of Rome's government

dictator- a leader who had absolute power to make laws and command an army

legion-large military units that Roman soldiers were sorted into

Punic Wars- A long struggle between Rome and Carthage

Hannibal- A brilliant strategist and military leader who wanted to avenge Carthage's defeat

3. What limits were there on the power of the Roman consuls?

Once a consul was elected, they couldn't run for office again for ten years. While they were in office however, they had the power of a king with full control over the army and government.

4. What was the significance of the twelve tables?

The plebeians forced the officials to create a law code, which was written on twelve tables and hung in the Forum. This was a victory for them, as they knew they now had a right to the protection of the law.

5. How was Hannibal's attack on Rome daring and different?

Hannibal decided to lead his army from Spain across France and to the Alps. For more than a decade, this strategy worked, and he was able to run his men up and down the Italian Peninsula at will.