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What climate type does high mountains have?
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highland or alpine
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Give another name for the torrid zone.
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Tropics
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Name of the point on a mountain beyond which trees cannot grow.
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timber line
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Above what line is there snow on mountains all year long?
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snow line
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What was the language of the Romans?
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Latin
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What general led horses and elephants across the Alps in an attack on Rome?
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Hannibal
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Give the nickname for Rome.
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"The City of the Seven Hills"
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Name given Roman citizens born of common families.
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plebians
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Roman citizens from wealthy and important families were called ___.
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patricians
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Name the first emperor of Rome.
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Augustus Caesar
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Name of structure the Romans built to transport water.
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aqueduct
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What were consuls?
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Elected rulers with
equal power -- ruled for 1 year period of time |
