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Who founded the city of Rome?
Romulus
Possession of what island caused the Punic wars?
Carthage
Who took over Rome and declared himself dictator for life?
Julius Caesar
What geographic feature was most important for Roman travel and trade?
water features
Which Roman scientist studied the stars and planets?
Ptolemy
How many men made up the senate?
300
To which group did the men of the senate belong?
consuls
What was the job of the senate?
serve the consuls for life
Who had the right to vote in Rome?
How many consuls did the Republic usually have?
2
Who won the Punic Wars?
Rome
Who introduced reform to Rome that made him popular?
Who was a person that acted as the head of the government in Rome?
consuls
Who made up the First Triumvirate?
Julius Caesar, Pompey, and Crassus
What was the time of peace in Rome?
Pax Romana
What was it called when the patricians fed and entertained the plebeians to keep them happy?
bread and circus
Which man fell in love with Cleopatra and tried to rebel against Octavian?
Mark Antony
What were the people called who fought to death in the Colosseum?
Gladiators
