aincient rome

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rome was located…

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along the rhine river, south of the Alps, near the Mediterranean Sea

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connected by

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roads

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first ruled by - revolted and established

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etruscan kings - republic

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republic

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a government with elected representatives, voted for by citizens. A republic also includes different branches with checks and balances that offset each others’ powers

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patricians

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the wealthy landowning class, could only participate in government at first

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plebeians

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Over 200 years, plebeians, the common people of Rome, fought for their rights and inclusion in the political process.

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The Twelve Tables

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they provided Rome with its first written law code.

Question 8

Roman Republic fell, and…

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Over time the Roman Republic fell, and Rome came under the rule of dictators

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Pax Romana

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“Roman Peace.” It was a period of 200 years of peace and prosperity in Rome that began with Augustus’ rule.

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After wars of expansion, Rome increasingly relied on

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slave labor

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roads helped …

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facilitate trade

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romand learned the arch from the…

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etruscans

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aqueduct

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Its purpose was to move water long distances

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colosseum

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massive amphitheater that hosted events like the gladiatorial games

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Punic Wars began because…

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Rome and Carthage were in competition over power and trade in the Mediterranean Sea, especially in Sicily.

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Over a series of three wars…

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Rome conquered Carthage and became the dominant force in the Mediterranean

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Rome’s increased size made it

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difficult for leaders to communicate and coordinate, and it became expensive to protect.