Chapter 10 - The Roman Republic Flashcards
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Peninsula
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Surrounded by water on 3 sides like Italy.
2
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Aeneas
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Character from a legend. Became ruler of Italy after carrying dad from burning city of Troy.
3
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Romulus
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Raised by wolf, killed brother, named Rome after himself.
4
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Remus
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Romulus twin brother, killed by his brother. Raised by wolf.
5
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Twelve Tables
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Rome’s first written law. Written on 12 bronze tablets. Displayed in the Forum. US Constitution is similar to it.
6
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Checks & Balances
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Used to balance power in government so that no one gets too powerful or is too weak.
7
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Forum
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Public meeting place where the 12 Tablets were displayed.
8
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Organization of Roman Government
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Magistrates (elected)
Senate (wealthy people who had their job for life)
Assemblies (common people)
