Western Civilization

The Celts

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The Celts

Lived in tribes, Never politically unified, Shared dialects, Metal and pottery techniques, Agricultural and home-building methods, Played a big role through trade and war

*New phase began called La Tene

The Roman Empire

Control over Tiber river,
Allowed Rome to grow quickly

Latin began the new Roman language
Romans were good friends with their neighbors the Etruscans

Beginnings of Roman State

Struggle between rich and poor, Put an end to Kings and began government,

Plebians

Poor people, won the right to elect spokesmen and made the "Law of the twelve tables"

Roman territorial expansion

Rome gave people a chance to become citizens

The struggle with Carthage

Rome invaded Sicily, setting of the First Punic War.
Carthage signed a treaty and surrendered Sicily and gave it to Rome.

Hannibal

Carthagian general, launched surprise attack on Italy with an army and 18 elephants. Crushed Rome.

Marcus Porcius cato

"Carthage must be destroyed!!!!!"

Battle of Zama

End of carthage

Equestrian