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29 Cards in this Set
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The Romans worshipped many gods and often adopted the ______ and ________ of the people they conquered.
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gods, beliefs
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The Roman Army was divided into large groups called __________.
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legions
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Rome not only became a large city, but it also became the center of a huge ___________.
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empire
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Only the _____________ could be elected to the Senate.
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patricians
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Who were the patricians?
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The patricians were the descendants of the founding families of Rome.
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The Romans established a new form of democracy called a ___________________.
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republic
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How many consuls did the Senate elect?
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Two
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The patricians allowed the plebeians to elect ten __________ to monitor the actions of the Senate
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tribunes
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How could the tribunes look out for the good of the plebeians?
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If the Senate tried to pass a law the tribunes did not like, they could veto it.
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What was the official language of the Roman Empire?
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Latin
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Christianity teaches that Jesus Christ is the son of ________and came to save the world from sin.
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God
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What did the descendants of Romulus named their city?
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Rome
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The village of Rome was on ______ hills along the Tiber River.
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seven
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Who founded the village of Rome?
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Romulus
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The citizens in Rome could elect a ______________ to make laws for the republic.
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Senate
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What were the duties of the consuls?
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The consuls took care of the daily affairs of the republic.
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Who were the plebeians?
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The plebeians were the citizens of Rome who had come to the city later.
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What did the plebeians do when they became tired of their treatment by the patricians?
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The plebeians walked out of Rome and began their own city.
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The Senate could elect a _________ to serve with absolute power in emergencies for _______ months.
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power, six
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What was the Pax Romana?
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A time of peace and prosperity in the Roman Empire.
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What was the Pax Romana?
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A time of peace and prosperity in the Roman Empire.
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Who was the first true emperor of Rome?
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Ceasar Augustus
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What is a census?
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A census is the count of how many people live in a country or area.
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Why did Augustus conduct a census in the Roman Empire?
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To make sure everyone paid taxes.
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The Roman road system made it easier for the _________ to move from province to province.
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army
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People in the Roman empire said that "all roads lead to _________."
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Rome
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Who were the twin boys abandoned by their cruel uncle on the Tiber River?
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Remus and Romulus
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The teachings of Jesus and his disciples are recorded in the ___________________.
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New Testament
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The legend says a ___________ found and cared for the twin babies
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she-wolf
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