Day 2

Section 1 Assessment

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

 patrician- the wealthy landowners who held most of the power

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

 tribune- assemblies and elect representatives.

 Consuls- two Roman officials

 Senate-the aristocratic branch of Rome's government

 Dictator-a leader who had absolute power to make laws and command the army

 Legion-roman soldiers were organized into large military units

 Punic Wars-wars between Rome and Carthage

 Hannibal-Carthaginian general

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

 They could only serve for one year, the same person could not be elected for 10 years , and one consul could always overrule the others decision

 4. What was the significance of the Twelve Tables?

 The significance of the Twelve Tables is to ensure that all free citizens had protection under the law, all laws were carved on twelve tablets and hung in a forum.  

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

  Hannibal's attack on Rome was daring and different because instead of a head on attack, he used a surprise attack.



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