Chapter 8 Section 2 The Roman Republic

1.The ruling class & top officials of the Roman Republic were the _________________. 2.In 494 B.C., many Roman plebeians ____________ to protest for equal rights. 3.The best known early Roman dictator of the Republic was _________________. 4.Adopted around 451 B.C., Rome’s first law code was called the ________________. 5.Rome fought ________________ in the Punic Wars for control of the Mediterranean region.

Chapter 8 Section 2 Rome’s Government Main idea How did Rome’s Government Work? Main idea Plebeians against Patricians Main idea Who was Cincinnatus? Main idea Roman Law

Chapter 8 Section 2 Rome Expands Main idea 1 st Punic War Main idea 2 nd Punic War Main idea More Conquest

Rome’s Government

The 12 Tables were Rome’s first code of laws. They were the basis of all future laws. The Law of Nations were created to address issues of conquered people. The rule of law is the idea that laws should apply to everyone equally.

Rome Expands Carthage, a state on the coast of North Africa, was a powerful enemy of Rome. The 1 st Punic War began after Carthage expanded into Spain. Hannibal was a great Carthaginian general who fought in the 2 nd Punic War. At the battle of Cannae, Hannibal’s forces overpowered the Romans.

Rome Expands The Roman General Scipio led his forces to defeat the Carthaginians at the Battle of Zama. Rome destroyed Carthage in the 3 rd Punic War. Rome also took all of Greece and Macedonia and parts of Africa during the Punic Wars.