6.1 Intro

When the citizens of a country directly vote on something

A form of government with elected leaders who vote on laws based on what the wants and needs of people

When a government is run by a few powerful people

Military rule

A focus on religious practices and rights

A monarchy ruled by a single king

A society without any political structure

A lack of influence on later civilizations

Its central location on the Italian peninsula

Its proximity to the Sahara Desert

Its mountainous terrain isolated it from other civilizations

Its location in northern Europe

Consul

Tribune of the Plebs

Aedile

Emperor

To make laws and address issues through debate

To lead the Roman army in battle

To manage trade and commerce

To oversee religious ceremonies

Table IV, Table V, Table VI

Table I, Table II, Table III

Table VII, Table VIII, Table IX

Table X, Table XI, Table XII

Spain, Gaul, Greece, Asia Minor

Britain, Egypt, Carthage, Crete

Sicily, Sardinia, Corsica, Numidia

Macedonia, Cyprus, Syria, Africa

Their advanced weapon technology

Their fierce, well-armed, and disciplined nature

Their large numbers compared to enemies

Their use of cavalry as the main force