01/03/2006

                                                  Roman Civilization - HW#30
                                        Read pages 128-134, complete (1-6) on page 134

1. Identify: senate; Laws of the Twelve Tables; Punic Wars; Hannibal

2. Define: republic; patrician; consul; dictator; plebian; tribune; veto; legion

3. Describe two ways that the geography of Italy influenced the rise of Rome.

4. a) Why were plebeians discontented during the early republic?  b) What reforms did they win?

5. Critical Thinking: Roman heroes were admired for their courage, loyalty, and devotion to duty.  What qualities do American heroes display?