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20 Cards in this Set
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The citizens hired to enforce laws and carry out government program in the Roman Empire were called the
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bureaucray
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what is “romance language “ ?
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a language based on latin
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who overthrew the Emperor Augustus Romulus and ended the Western roman empire?
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Odoacer
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Julius Ceasar was assassinated because
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he was becoming too powerful
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julius caesar conquered this land, and now it is the country of France?
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Gaul
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what is a republic ?
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a form of government in which the people elect their representatives
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the arena in Rome sat 50,000 and was used for gladiator fights is the
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colosseum
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these were posted in the forum after the plebeians revolted so everyone could know romes laws,
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the twelve tables
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these patricians met in the Forum. under the republic they gave orders to the consuls but under the Empire, they took orders from the emperor
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senators
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romulus and remus were twins who , according to legend
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founded the city of rome
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the roman republic became the Roman Empire when
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Augustus was given the powers to imperator
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if you were a merchant or tradesperson in in Ancient rome you would most likely be classified as a
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Plebeian
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after the Roman Empire was permanently split into two during the fourth century, what was the eastern roman empire called ?
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the Byzantine Empire
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why did the ancient romans build aqueducts ?
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to provide water for everyday use
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an immediate result of the fall of the roman empire was
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a period of disorder and weak government
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absolute ruler of the empire in times of emergency ;
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dictator
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one of two people elected every year by the Assembly; led the army and served as judges
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consul
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which of the following statements describes Rome during the Pax (peace) Romana ?
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rome had no significant social or economic problems or internal wars
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s roman religion included many of the gods and the beliefs of the___________ , whom the Romans greatly admired
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Greeks
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the basic Roman army unit was called
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Legion
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