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17 Cards in this Set
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Who were Romulus and Remus?
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They were twin brothers who killed their uncle, the king and founder of Rome
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What is the importance of the Tiber river?
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Ships came up the river and brought goods to be traded
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What are the Etruscan skills that helped the Romans ?
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They were builders and farmers a. They made better ships , weapons and Aqueducts.
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What is a republic?
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Citizens that have the right to vote, to choose their leaders or representatives
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Describe the early roman republic
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Patricians ruled the senate. Chose 2 consuls and a dictator if needed
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Who was Hannibal?
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Carthaginian general who invaded Rome from Spain using elephants.
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Why is Augustus remembered?
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Emperor who used his power to bring order and stability to Rome. Started the fire brigade and police force. Improved and stabilized the government and added new territories .
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What is the PAx Romana?
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A period of peace that lasted 200 years for the people of Rome.
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Name the roman laws which are Emilia's to u.s. laws
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-a person is innocent until proven guilty.
-accused people have the right to face their accusers and defend themselves - judges must interpret the laws and make decisions fairly. -people have the rights that no one govt. can take away. |
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List the major achievements of the Romans:
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-built buildings(coliseum)-
Roads to unite conquered territories -established laws to unit the people |
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Describe Christianity
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A new religion started by Jesus :
Have tent commandments Believed in loving one another as Jesus loved us |
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What is the relationship between the Jewish faith and Christianity?
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Jesus was a Jew who founded Christianity : the Ten Commandments had been given to the Jewish people
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How did Peter and Paul spread Christianity ?
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Through Peter and Paul Jesus' teachings were spread throughout the Mediterranean region
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What is persecution?
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Being punished for ones beliefs
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What are the disadvantages of hiring mercenaries?
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They have little or no loyalty to Rome
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Know all about Constantine?
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He was an emperor during AD313-324 AD
He united the empire and built a new capital city called New Rome And later changed to Constantinople Outlawed the persecution of CHRISTIANS AND MAde their religion equal to all other religions. |
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Know all the Visigoths
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Leader, Alaric -attacked, destroyed and captured Rome.
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