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15 Cards in this Set
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Why was the floor of the Colosseum covered in sand?
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to soak all the blood
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What was the purpose of the secret underground passageway in the Colosseum?
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emperor to gave a quick escape
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How are ancient Roman cities similar to Wyandotte in terms of design?
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grid pattern
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What was an aqueduct?
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a system that would bring fresh water into city buildings
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How did an aqueduct work?
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gravity
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How was the anciet Roman Colosseum similar to modern stadiums of today?
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bathrooms, food court, many gates
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What piece of the arch holds it together?
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keystone
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On what country and continent will you find the city of Rome?
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Country: Italy
Continent: Europe |
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What is a republic?
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citizen elect representatives to run the nation for them: NO KINGS!!!
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Why wasn't ancient Rome a democracy?
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All citizend did not share the right to vote: only nobleman served in the senate
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What were the three branches of govt?
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magistrates, senate, assembly
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How did they keep one branch from taking all the power?
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dividing power among different branches of govt
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Who could travel? What were the hardships?
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merchants, government officials, getting lost, sickness, weather, starving
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What were the upper social class families called? What were the lower class called?
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Upper:Praticians
Lower: Plebeians |
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What was the focal point of Rome?
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The Forum
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