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During its early history Rome was dominated by the
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Etruscans.
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In the early stages of the Roman republic the patricians elected two
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consuls.
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In an effort to alleviate social tensions the __________ were allowed to elect two and then later ten tribunes.
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Plebians.
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During times of crisis the Romans would appoint an official with absolute power known as a
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Dictator.
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The Roman policy towards conquered peoples was
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generous with the potential for citizenship.
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In regards to level of toleration and respect for conquered parts of the empire the Romans were most similar to the
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Persians.
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In the early period of Roman expansion the eastern half of the Mediterranean was dominated by the Antigonids, Seleucids and Ptolemaics while the western half was controlled by the
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Carthaginians.
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When the Romans expanded to __________ they came into bloody conflict with the Carthaginians in the Punic Wars.
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Sicily
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Rome's monumental struggle with the Carthaginians was known as the
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Punic Wars.
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The turning point in Roman history was their struggle in the Punic Wars with the
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Carthaginians.
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