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Roman forum

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The political center of the Roman Empire

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Republic

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Public affairs

Roman republic= mono.+ aristo.+ demo.

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Tribune

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A elected official chosen by the Plebians to protect their rights

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1st triumvirate

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Caesar, Crassus,Pompey

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Slavery in Rome

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Made up a third of the population

Can become gladiators

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Civil service

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Ex, Plebians help govern, can become post man or tax collectors

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Civil war

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A civil was fought after the death of the Gracchus Brother s

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Augustus

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Meaning supreme military commander

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Pax Romana

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A time of peace and prosperity in Rome, allowed for new technologies and advance in art and science

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Nero

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Crazy, set Rome on fire, built reflecting pool

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Senate

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30 upper class members

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Dictator

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Only needed in times of crisis, for 6 month periods

Ex, Cincinnatus, good steeped down after 15 days

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Legion

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5000 Foot soldiers, and supporting cavalry

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First punic war

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Between Rome and Charthage
Rome wanted Sicily and other med, islands for trading purposes
Rome won

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Second punic war

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Hannibal lead army across alps and attacked Rome

Rome won

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Third punic war

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Rome burned Charthage to the ground

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Etruscans contributions

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System of writing
Engineers
Architecture

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Hannibal

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Charthage general
Committed suicide during second punic war
Lead army over alps

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Charthage

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Rome flight against them in the Punic wars

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Vespasian

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Roman leader

Created the colosieum

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Laws of twelve tables

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Written code or laws located in the roman forum to prevent confusion

Ex, deformed children can be put to death by father

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Gracchus brothers

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Gave power to Plebians and started civil wars

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