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In what way did the aryan system of government differ from the Harappan system
The aryan system was based mostly on family connections
The vedic texts
a collection of thoughts about the vedas
vaisya
the group consisting of herders, farmers, servants, and merchants
Kshatriya
the second highest group; they were warriors
After Greek city-stateswere ruled by kings, they were ruled by—————.
aristocrats
republic
government with officials chosen by the people
magistrates
government officials who were judges, among other duties, and served for only one year
consuls
people elected to run the city and lead the army
the Senate that advised the early Roman kings was made up of ——————————.
men from important Roman families
when Rome became a republic, the government was run by ———.
elected leaders
what geographical aspects made it easier to unify Italy?
no small, isolated valleys, broad, fertile plains, Apennine mountains were not very rugged