For Western Civilization Class today, we had to read pages 152-159, and answer question 1 on page 159.
1. Republic- form of government in which power rests with citizens who have the right to vote for their leaders.
Patricians- Were wealthy landowners held most of the power.
Plebeians- The plebeians were the common farmers, artisans, and merchants who made up most of the population.
Tribunes-  Plebeians would create their own assembly and vote for a representative called a tribune.
Consuls-Rome had two officials called consuls who commanded the army and directed the government, but their term only lasted one year, and couldn't be elected again for another ten years.
Senate- The Senate was the aristocratic branch of Rome's government.
Dictator- A leader who had absolute power to make laws and command the army.
Legions-  Large military units, where Roman Soldiers were organized.
Punic wars- The long struggle between Rome and Carthage, and between 264 and 146 BC, Rome and Carthage fought three battles.
Hannibal-  The mastermind behind the Second Punic war, who was 29 years old and wanted to avenge Carthage's defeat in the first Punic war.