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19 Cards in this Set
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What was the advantage of Rome being built on the Tiber River?
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This provided ease of transportation.
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What was the advantage of Rome being located in the center of the Mediterranean?
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This provided a possibility of expanding the empire.
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What was the advantage of Rome being built on hills?
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This provided protection from invaders.
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What was the omen that Romulus and Remus were waiting for?
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A sign from the gods about where to build their city
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Who made up the Senate that advised the early Roman kings?
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men from important Roman families
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What was the advantage of Rome being built away from the sea?
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This provided protection from invaders.
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In Roman government, what was a consul?
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A top-ranking, leadership position
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Why did the plebians withdraw from Rome?
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They wanted more political power.
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Who was the Roman general who declared him dictator for life?
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Julius Caesar
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What privileges did the Romans grant to many of the people they conquered?
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Protection as allies
Shares in military victories |
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When did the Roman Republic come to an end?
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When Julius Caesar came to power
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In which area did the Romans borrow most from other traditions?
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The arts
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Where does Greco-Roman culture come from?
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Greek influence on Roman culture
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Who was General Hamilcar?
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The leader of the Carthaginians in the First Punic War
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Who was Spartacus?
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The slave who led a rebellion against the Roman army that ended in the execution of 6,000 slaves
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Who was Scipio Africanus?
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The Roman general who defeated Hannibal in the Second Punic War
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Who was Hannibal?
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Leader of the Carthaginians in the Second Punic War who terrified the Romans by bringing elephants with him into battle
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Who was Julius Caesar?
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The Roman general who crossed the Rubican River against the orders of the Senate, and caused civil war
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Who is Romulus?
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According to legend, the first king of Rome
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