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33 Cards in this Set
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another name for torrid zone
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Tropics
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first emperor of Rome
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Augustus Ceasar
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point on a mountain above which there is snow all year long
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snow line
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man who prophesied a powerful kingdom that would be "strong as iron"
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Daniel
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climate found on high mountains
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highlands
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Roman leader who "crossed the Rubicon"
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Julius Caesar
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point on a mountain beyond which trees cannot grow
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timber line
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common people of Rome
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plebeians
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general who led horses and elephants across the Alps in an attack on Rome
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Hannibal
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rulers with equal power who each ruled for one year
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Roman consuls
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oldest and wisest of men of Rome
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Senate
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ruler of the Holy Land at the time of Christ's birth
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Augustus Caesar
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government-sponsored count fo the people in a province
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census
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France's name at the time of the Roman Empire
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Gaul
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culture that influenced Romans the most
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Greek
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"all roads lead to..."
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Rome
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largest mountain system in Europe
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Alps
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man who has complete governing power in a country
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dictator
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"City of the Seven Hills"
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rome
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language of the Romans
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Latin
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Rome's first province in Asia
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Pergamum
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the 200 years of peace at the beginning of the Roman Empire
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Pax Romana
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North African city Rome eventually destroyed
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Carthage
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name of the three wars that Rome fought against a city in North Africa
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Punic Wars
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outer garment and sign of Roman citizenship
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toga
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transported fresh water to Roman cities
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aqueduct
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located in teh center of wealthy Romans' homes
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atrium
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spread on the land around Carthage
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salt
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used to provide lasting strength to roman buildings
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concrete
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Name and find the following locations on a map
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Aegean Sea, North Sea, Baltic Sea, Norwegian Sea, Danube River, Rhine River, Matterhorn, Thames River, Mt. Elbrus, Volga River
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Be able to give as many details as you can about the "Legend of the founding of Rome".
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study page 236
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Be able to tell about the Punic Wars.
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study pages 239-240
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Be able to tell about the rise and rule of Julius Caesar.
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study pages 241-242
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