Chapter 6 Section 5 Flashcards
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Pompeii
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A Roman town in which 2,000 residents died as a result of the nearby Mt. Vesuvius’ eruption in 79 AD
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Virgil
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A Roman poet famous for his works in literature
3
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Tacitus
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A Roman writer who wrote down history, but copied down more legend than truth
4
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Aqueducts
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Designed by Roman engineers to carry water into cities and towns and was often supported by arches
5
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Greco-Roman Culture
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An ancient culture that developed from a blending of Greek, Hellenistic, and Roman cultures
