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This word means groups of soldiers.

A

legoins

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What is a republic?

A

People elect leaders to govern them

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How were Roman magistrates and Romans who took part in assemblies similar?

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They both served for one year.

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4
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What was written by the Romans that is similar to our constitution in the fact that both protected people’s rights?

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Roman law of the twelve tablets

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5
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If the Roman nobles had not overthrown their last king, who might have possibly ruled after him?

A

more kings

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6
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What was Rome’s public meeting place called?

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The Forum

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7
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Who were plebeians?

A

Rome’s common people

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8
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Hannibal led an attack against this city in 218 BC.

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Rome

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9
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Why did many countries that were close to Rome declare war on Rome?

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Because they were threatened by Rome’s power.

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10
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What is the name given to a council of wealthy and powerful Romans who advised the city’s leaders?

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The Senate

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11
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What is a dictator?

A

A ruler with absolute power.

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which one is first, second, and third:
Rome’s laws were written down on 12 bronze tablets; Roman laws were displayed in public meeting places; citizens complained about laws they did not know existed;

A

2: Rome’s laws were written down on 12 bronze tablets; 3:Roman laws were displayed in public meeting places, 1:citizens complained about laws they did not know existed;

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13
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This word consists of three parts.

A

Tripartite

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14
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How did the killing of the Gracchus brothers affect Roman politics?

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From that point forward violence was a political weapon

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15
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How did Italy’s climate affect the growth of Rome?

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It gave them a large food supply

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16
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Who were noble, powerful citizens of Rome?

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patricians

17
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What does purpose mean?

A

The reason something is done

18
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What is the center of life in ancient Rome?

19
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Who were the consuls?

A

Rome’s two most powerful magistrates

20
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what is veto?

21
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What is Latin?

A

The Romans’ Language

22
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What is the Forum?

A

Rome’s public meeting place

23
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What are checks and balances?

A

methods used to balance power

24
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What are magistrates?

25
Why do we have the system of checks and balances in the U.S. government?
because it prevents each branch from becoming too powerful
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After 88 BC which event had the more important effect on the Roman republic’s government?
Sula declared himself dictator.