• Consuls- commanded the army and directed the governmen
• Veto- means "forbid" in Latin
• Senate- aristocratic branch of Rome's governmen. plebians were members
• Assembly- democratic side of Roman government. all citizen soldiers were members
• Dictator- a leader who had absolute power to make laws & command the army. it lasted 6 months and chosen by senetors
• Mercenary- soldier who fights in army for pay

1. (a) Why were many plebeians dissatisfied with Rome's government in the early years of the republic?

• They couldn't make important decisions. 

(b) How did they win reforms?

• They wouldn't agree to fight in the Roman army.

(c) What changes did they bring about in Roman government?

•  They brought about The Twelve Tables.

2. Why did Romans consider that they had a balanced government?

• The romans government was balanced because it was partly a monarchy, partly an aristocracy, and partly a democracy.

3. Once Rome had conquered most of Italy, how did the Roman government win the support of the conquered people?

• They gave them the name of half-citizens and all gave them all rights except voting.

4. (a) At the start of the Punic Wars, why might Carthage have appeared the stronger power?

• Carthage was three times the size of Rome. They were wealthy and had huge armies.

(b) Why was Rome, in fact, the victor?

• They had more than 500,000 troops. They were loyal.

5. Why was the Battle of Zarma a major turning point in history?

• If Rome would not have won, its laws, government, andd culture would not have been passed. 

6. (a) Why did the Greeks at first welcome Roman armies?

•  Rome freed them.

(b) Why did the Greek attitude change?

• Rome crushed all opposition to rulers favored by Rome.