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Pax Romana
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period of peace and propserity in Ancient Rome (27 BC - AD 180)
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dictator of Rome
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leader with absolute power of laws and army
-6 month term -chosen by consul in times of emergency -elected by Senate |
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Who controlled Rome before Rome controlled Rome?
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Greeks, Latins, Etruscans
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How was Hannibal's strategy in the 2nd Punic War advantageous?
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it wasn't expected
went up to Spain, across Alps, down Italy despite its relative location |
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Where was the relative location of Constantinople?
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the east of Roman empire, replaced city of Byzantium
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Who was the first emperor of Rome?
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Augustus
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Name some modern feats in Roman engingeering.
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aqueducts, cement/concrete, arches, Colloseum
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Who is most responsible for the spread of Christianity?
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Jesus
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