Romulus and Remus Flashcards

Father was Mars, Protected by Gods

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Romulus and Remus

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Father Mars, protected by Gpds

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Etruscans

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First rulers of rome

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republic

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citizens who vote for there leaders

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patricians

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wealthy people

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plebians

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poor people

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senate

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a powerful group who governed

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consul

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two men to lead it

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veto

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to deny a law

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Hannibal

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Carthage general

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Julius ceaser

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strong leader, dictator of rome

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Augustus

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first emperor of rome

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Constantine

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first emperor who was Christian

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adeuduct

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structures made of water that carried materials long distances.

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villa

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houses of the rich

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gladiator

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people who were caught then fought to death

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Why was rome a good choice?

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Easy to defend, fertile soil, river for travel and crops

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what river was rome built along

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The Tiber River

18
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what did romes borrow from Etruscans

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Gods, alaphbet, toga, arches

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Senate and Consul ruling

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Senate was a powerful group, consul was with two people

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Roman dictator

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power of a king with office for 6 months

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Three places along the Mediterrian rome conqured

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Spain, Greece, Carthage,

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Were patricians and plebians equal?

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no, different wealth status

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What weapon did Hanibal fight Rome with?

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An elephant

24
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Where is Julius Ceaser begin his military career

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Gaul

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Who killed Ceaser and why?

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The senate, thought he was gaining power to quickly

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How did Rome treat its conquered provinces?

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peaceful provinces that provided and bought Roman materials, also paid Roman taxes.

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What did Rome want from its conquered provinces?

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peace and loyalty

28
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List 2 bad emperors.

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nero, claigula

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List 2 things Emperor Hadrian accomplished (include a wall).

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wall built across britian, improved army, protecting laws

30
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What language did Romans speak?

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Latin

30
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List 3 modern languages based on or impacted by Latin.

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French, English, Italian

31
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How did Greek culture and knowledge influence Rome

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It helped them build arches

32
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How did Rome and Greece use knowledge differently?

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Greeks- thinkers Romans- builders

32
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Discuss 3 interesting aspects of the Roman Colosseum.

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flood mock naval, elevators, 50,000 people held

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Rome was one of the largest, grandest, and most important cities in the world.

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true

33
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A majority of Romans were poor, jobless, and surviving on government help

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T

34
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What type of natural disaster was very dangerous for the city of Rome?

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fire

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What was a Roman circuses?

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spectatular shows for entertainments

36
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gladiators

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most were men, most were slaves, fought to entertain people

37
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Who was the head of the Roman family?

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the father

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