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Define Triumvirate
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A system of government where three leaders ruled together.
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Octavian was given the name Caesar Augustus by the Romans. What did Augustus mean?
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Respected one.
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What was an aqueduct?
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A system of carrying water from the mountains of Rome to the city.
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What did the word Veto mean?
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I Forbid!
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What were the wealthy in Rome called?
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Patricians
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What were the poor in Rome called?
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Plebians
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What was the branch of the Roman Republic where the Patricians served known as?
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The Senate
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What was the branch of the Roman Republic where the poor represented called?
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The Tribune
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How was Julius Caesar killed?
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He was stabbed to death by 60 senators.
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What was the Circus Maximus?
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It was the race track where Chariot Races were held.
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What famous Egyptian ruler fell in love with both Julius Caesar and Marc Antony?
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Cleopatra
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Which two brothers are said to have founded Rome?
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Romulus and Remus
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How were Romulus and Remus supposedly raised?
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By a She-Wolf.
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Which famous Roman slave led a revolt against the Roman Army?
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Spartacus
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What consequence did the followers of Spartacus suffer for revolting against the Romans?
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They were crucified.
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What empire did the Romans defeat in the Punic Wars?
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Carthage
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Which Carthaginian general led an attack against Rome by soldiers on elephants?
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Hannibal
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Which Roman Emperor had his mother killed, regularly assaulted women while wandering the city streets at night, and performed in plays and athletic contests?
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Nero
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Which Roman Emperor had his men build a wall across England in an attempt to keep the Scottish out?
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Hadrian
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What landform was referred to as the Roman Lake?
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The Mediterranean Sea
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