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Formation of Roman Republic: Ancient Civilizations, Government, Philosophy, Quizzes of World History

Definitions and historical context for various ancient civilizations and the development of the roman republic. Topics include the epicureans and their teachings on atoms, the stoics and their beliefs in living in harmony with nature, the influence of the etruscans on rome and their religion, the establishment of the roman republic and its branches of government, and the formation of the first triumvirate. Students of ancient history and classical studies will find this document useful for understanding the foundational concepts of these civilizations and the roman republic.

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2009/2010

Uploaded on 03/18/2010

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TERM 1
Epicureans
DEFINITION 1
new teachings by the Athens that proclaimed atoms were
continually falling. Giving off images that were in direct
contact with the scenes
TERM 2
Stoics
DEFINITION 2
believed humans must live in harmony within themselves
and with nature.
TERM 3
Logos
DEFINITION 3
guiding principle in nature with divine reason that every
human has a spark of this divinity, and after death returned
to eternal divine spirit.
TERM 4
Etruscans
DEFINITION 4
greatest influence on Rome. They expanded conflict with
Greek in the south but were dominant in north and central
Italy.
TERM 5
Etruscans Religion
DEFINITION 5
imaged a world filled with gods and spirits. After some time
they worshipped gods in the shape of humans and built
temples
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Epicureans

new teachings by the Athens that proclaimed atoms were continually falling. Giving off images that were in direct contact with the scenes TERM 2

Stoics

DEFINITION 2 believed humans must live in harmony within themselves and with nature. TERM 3

Logos

DEFINITION 3 guiding principle in nature with divine reason that every human has a spark of this divinity, and after death returned to eternal divine spirit. TERM 4

Etruscans

DEFINITION 4 greatest influence on Rome. They expanded conflict with Greek in the south but were dominant in north and central Italy. TERM 5

Etruscans Religion

DEFINITION 5 imaged a world filled with gods and spirits. After some time they worshipped gods in the shape of humans and built temples

Imperium

the right to issue commands and enforce them by fines, punishment. TERM 7

Latium

DEFINITION 7 a region that included the small town of Rome TERM 8

Romulus and Remus

DEFINITION 8 sons of descendents of Mars. Were destined to die but they were sailed at drift where they were rescued and raised by shewolf. Battle for power forced Romulus to kill Remus. Romulus created Rome, chose 100 men for advising TERM 9

Senate

DEFINITION 9 secondary branch of Roman government with the role to advise the king. TERM 10

Assembly

DEFINITION 10 third branch of government. Made up of 30 groups that are all citizens, listen and approve the kings ideals, then they vote.

Procounsulship

the term of a consul serving the field was extended TERM 17

Tribunes

DEFINITION 17 protect the plebians from the arbitrary power of the magistrates TERM 18

Latifundia

DEFINITION 18 abandoned land that was converted to grow cash crops, usually by the upper classes. TERM 19

First Triumvirate

DEFINITION 19 alliance made up of Pompey, Crassus, Ceaser and Cicero TERM 20

Battle of Actium

DEFINITION 20 The Battle of Actium was the decisive confrontation of the Final War of the Roman Republic.