Rome 2

Define :
Consul- Like kings, commanded the army and directed the government however there was two instead of only 1 king
Veto- "Forbid"
Senate- The aristocratic branch of the Roman government
Assembly- The democratic branch of the government, filled with citizen-soldiers
Dictator- A leader who had absolute power to make laws and command the army
Mercenary- soldiers who fight in any countries army for pay

Answer:

1. (A) Why were many plebeians dissatisfied with Rome's government in the early years of the republic?Plebeians were dissatisfied with Rome's government in the earlier years because it barred them from being able to hold most government positions, commanding armies or serving as high priests.
     (B) How did they win reforms?
   The plebeians won the reforms because they refused to fight in the Roman army unless the patricians agreed to certain reforms.
   (C) What changes did they bring about in Roman government?
   The plebeians demanded a written law of Rome, which established the idea that all free citizens had a right to the protection of the law.
   
   
2. Why did Romans consider that they had a balanced government?
   The government of Rome was partly Monarch, partly an aristocracy and partly a democracy.  They believed this mixture was balanced because it allowed them to have the best features of all types of government.
   
   
3. Once Rome had conquered most of Italy, how did the Roman government win the support of the conquered people?
    The Roman government won the support of the conquered people because the closer they were to Italy the more roman privileges and rights they were offered.  As the Roman government stretched further out it allowed it's conquered lands to rule themselves, as long as they do not make treaties of friendship with any other cities.
   
   
4. (A) At the start of the Punic wars, why might Carthage have appeared as the stronger power?
   Carthage's population was about 3 times larger than Rome, also, Carthage had a navy of 500 ships while Rome had absolutely no navy what so ever.  Carthage also was well off financial due to all the trade, so they were able to pay off mercenaries to fight in their army.
   
5. (B) Why was Rome, in fact, the victor?Rome became victorious because while Carthage spent it's previous years striving for wealth from trade, Rome directed it's energy towards winning wars.  Since Carthage became wealthy, they were able to afford mercenaries, although they were defeated by Rome because the Roman army was faithful and put their hearts into it unlike the mercenaries, whom which did it solely for the ca$h.
   
   
6. Why was the battle of Zama, a major turning point in history?
   The battle of Zama was a major turning point in history because if Carthage were to have won this war, it is quite possible that it would have been the greatest empire, rather than Rome.  Western Civilization would have been influenced by Carthage instead of Rome.
    
7. (A) Why did the Greeks at first welcome Roman armies?
   The Greeks rejoiced the Roman armies when they freed them from the rule of Philip V of Macedon.
   (B) Why did the Greek attitude change?
   The Greek attitude changed when Rome started getting in the way of Greek politics.  A few Greek city-states tried to free themselves of Rome, but failed.  Rome used Corinth as an example of to others, massacring or enslaving their citizens, wrecking walls, and burning homes and temples.