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29 Cards in this Set
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Land under Rome’s control in 275 BC
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all of continental Italy south of the Po valley
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Why Rome expanded
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military generals wanted glory & rewards
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Greek King of Epiria 275 BC
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Pyrrhus
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Victory of Pyrrhus demonstrated:
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military supremacy of Roman legion
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population of Rome 275 BC
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3 million, one of largest Mediterranean powers
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what Rome established on seized land
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colonies
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role of colonists in times of trouble
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temporary military force
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name of first all-weather paved road
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Via Appia, built 312 BC
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what Rome demanded from defeated tribes
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soldiers & supplies
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what Rome gave to their defeated
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Roman citizenship, self-government
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Roman heartland
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Latium, Etruria, Picenum, Umbria
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Lex Hortensia date
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285 BC
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what Lex Hortensia gave
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complete equality with patricians
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what controlled Rome
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the senate
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“new nobility” based upon
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magistracies held
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who had real power
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consulars
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informal groups of senators
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factiōnēs
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members of leading factiō
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optimātēs
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Rome’s economic base in 275 BC
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agricultural
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lower upper class
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equites
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roman army composition:
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citizens, provided their own arms, no pay
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typical commanders of the army
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magistrates with imperium: consuls & praetors
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assembly that elected consuls & praetors
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comitia centuriata
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magistrate with imperium beyond his term of office
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proconsul
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By what formation did the Romans win many of their wars?
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Legion
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What was the main reason for many of Rome's triumphs?
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good organization, innovative military tactics
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What gave Rome power?
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loyalty and acceptance of subjects
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what did Rome give to many Italians?
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Latin status and even Roman citizenship
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what was the purpose of the Via Appia? |
Transport troops quickly, maintain swift & good communication |
