Rome

Question 0

Among the descendants of Aeneas were the founders of Rome. According to Roman legends, these founders were twin brothers.

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Romulus and Remus

Question 1

A great Trojan hero the Romans believed they could trace their history back to. When the Greeks destroyed Troy in the Trojan War, he fled with his followers. after a long and dangerous journey, he reached Italy.

Answer 1

Aeneus

Question 2

A type of government where people elect leaders to govern them

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Republic

Question 3

Rulers with almost absolute power

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Dictators

Question 4

Common people

Answer 4

Plebeians

Question 5

Nobles

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Patricians

Question 6

One of Rome’s most famous dictators who gained power in 458 BC

Answer 6

Cincinnatus

Question 7

Officials

Answer 7

Magistrates

Question 8

The two most powerful magistrates in Rome

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Consuls

Question 9

A council of wealthy and powerful Romans that advised the city’s leaders

Answer 9

Roman Senate

Question 10

To prohibit actions by other officials - means “I forbid in Latin”

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Veto

Question 11

The language that Romans spoke

Answer 11

Latin

Question 12

The method to balance power

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Checks and Balances

Question 13

Rome’s public meeting place

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Forum

Question 14

Groups of up to 6,000 soldiers

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Legions

Question 15

A series of wars fought against Carthage, a city in Northern Africa

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Punic Wars

Question 16

A consul that encouraged poor people to join the army

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Gaius Marius

Question 17

A politician that became consul in 88 BC. He came into a conflict with Marius causing a civil war in Rome

Answer 17

Sulla

Question 18

A former gladiator that demanded freedom. Him and his followers defeated an army sent to stop them. They soon conquered much of Southern Italy.

Answer 18

Spartacus