SOCIAL STUDIES Flashcards

1
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when do the twelve tables start?

A

509 bce to 400 bce

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2
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when do the seven kings start?

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606-509 BCE

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3
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when do the conflict of orders start?

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509 BCE

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4
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when do the Roman Republic start?

A

509 BCE

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5
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Consul

A
  • one of two chief leaders in Rome
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6
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Patrician

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a member of the upper, ruling class

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6
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Constitution

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Constitution - a set of basic laws

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7
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Plebeian

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Plebeian - one of the common people

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8
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Republic

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Republic - a form of democracy in which leaders are elected to represent the people

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Tribune

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Tribune - an official of Rome elected by plebeians to represent them

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9
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Senate

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Senate - a group of 300 men elected to govern Rome

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10
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Veto

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Veto - to refuse to approve proposals of government

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11
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Greco-Roman art

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Roman’s Greek-influenced art

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12
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The Influence of Etruscan Engineering:

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the arch and the cuniculus.

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13
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The Influence of Etruscan Sporting Events:

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Chariot racing and gladiator fighting

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14
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The Influence of Greek Architecture and Writing, and Religion:

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Columns, in their building designs,
Greek-style capital letters in their writing,
Many Roman poets were inspired by Greek poetry and stories.

15
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rome was founded by people called

A

the latins who settled by the tiber river penninsula.

16
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the blend between roman and greek art is called

A

Greco-art

17
Q

rooman made ———- —— —— their own

A

greek gods and goddesses.

18
Q

a legend or myth is

A

most, if not all, not true.

19
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why did people pass down the Romulus and Remus legend?

A

explain their past, connect with Greeks and what they admired, establish and identify heroism and strength.

20
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Patricians drove out the last of the Etruscan kings and created a republic. Initially…

A

, only the patrician had power

21
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The patricians later agreed that one of consuls had to be a

A

plebian

21
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The plebeians began to demand more political rights in a struggle with the patricians known as ———————————. The plebeians went on strike - they refused to work

A

conflict of orders

22
Q

After finally winning their fight for equality after —– years , the Conflict of Orders ended

A

200 years

23
Q

The Roman Republic influenced the founders of our government

A

the United States Republic.