rome Flashcards

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fertile soil along west coast of Italy and the Tiber River runs through.

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latium plain

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2
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republic

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a state in which power is held by the people and their elected representatives

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Who were the patricians in ancient Rome?

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Wealthy landowners, members of noble families

Patricians held significant social and political power in Roman society.

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Who were the plebeians in ancient Rome?

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Poor/working class individuals, including farmers, traders, artisans, and military personnel

Plebeians made up the majority of the Roman population and worked for the patricians.

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What was the social class structure in ancient Rome?

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Patricians and plebeians

This structure significantly influenced Roman politics and society.

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6
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Fill in the blank: The _______ were the wealthy landowners in ancient Rome.

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patricians

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7
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Fill in the blank: The _______ were the poor/working class in ancient Rome.

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plebeians

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8
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True or False: Plebeians held the same social status as patricians in ancient Rome.

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False

Patricians were of higher social status than plebeians.

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9
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What types of occupations did plebeians typically have?

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Farmers, traders, artisans, military personnel

These roles were essential for the economy and society of ancient Rome.

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10
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a series of conflicts fought between Rome and Carthage between 264 and 146 BC.

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punic wars

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Roman general and politician who named himself dictator of the Roman Empire,

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Julias caesar

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12
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200 years of peace

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pax romania

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13
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constantine

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Emperor of the Roman Empire - united the empire after Diocletian

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