4/29/19

1.
republic - a form of government in which the people choose their leader by voting
patrician - a member of the aristocracy
plebeian - of the common people of ancient Rome
tribune - in ancient Rome, an official elected by the plebeians to protect their rights
consul - a diplomat appointed by a government to protect its commercial interests and help its citizens in a foreign country
senate - in ancient Rome, the supreme governing body, originally made up only of aristocrats
dictator - a ruler who has complete power over a country
legion - a military unit of the ancient Roman army, made up of about 5000 foot soldiers and a group of soldiers on horseback
Punic Wars - a series of three wars between Rome and Carthage (264-146  BC); resulted in the destruction of Carthage and Rome's dominance over the western Mediterranean
Hannibal - Carthaginian military commander who, in the Second Punic War, attempted a surprise attack on Rome, crossing the Alps with a large group of soldiers, horses, and elephants

3. They could only serve for one year, the same person could not be elected for ten years, and one consul could always overrule the other's decision.

4. The Twelve Tables were to ensure that all free citizens had protection under the law, all laws were carved on twelve tablets and hung in a forum.

5. Instead of just going all in, Hannibal decided to use a surprise attack.