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Two magistrates who held the most power in the Roman Republic
patricians
consuls
plebians
dictator
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Why was cement an important engineering development for Rome? It…
was useful for creating Roman art
was lightweight and easy to transport
allowed for better sanitation and fresh water
allowed Roman structures to last for centuries
3
Territory outside of Italy that was supervised by a Roman governor
county
province
state
region
4
A 200-year period of peace and stability within the Roman Empire
Pax Romana
Carpe diam
Veni vidi vici
Bona fide
5
Organized groups of foot soldiers in the Roman army
marines
calvary
legionnaires
combatants
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How did Italy’s geography and climate help Rome’s development? Its…
long coasts and hot tropical climate helped land and sea trade.
mountains and cold climate helped keep foreign peoples from invading.
dry climate & flat plains helped Romans grow crops & domesticate animals.
mild climate & rivers provided fresh water, fertile soil, & supply of food.
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Why did the Romans establish a tripartite government during the Republic? The Romans …
thought everyone, including officials, must obey the rule of law.
believed in checks & balances to keep a group from too much power.
split their land into parts, ea group could govern a small territory.
made it a requirement and wrote it down at the Library of Alexandria.
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How did the Romans improve upon Greek architecture? They…
perfected the use of columns to support a dome
used marble to make buildings more attractive
copied the subjects of earlier sculptures
used concrete and vaulted arches to build larger structures
9
What language was spoken in ancient Rome and is the source of many English words today?
Roman
Greek
Italian
Latin
10
What did the Romans build across their empire for 50,000 miles to improve the travel of armies and trade goods?
aqueducts
walls
roads
canals
11
How did the Greeks influence ancient Roman mythology?
sent missionaries to share ideas and convert people across Europe
adopted and modified Greek gods and goddesses after learning it from Greeks
paid a large sum of money for the rights to create new mythology
conquered Rome and forced the Romans to change religions in a peace treaty
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Artisans, builders, farmers, merchants, and other workers; not from the oldest families in Rome
plebians
consuls
dictators
patricians
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Enslaved people or criminals who were forced to become trained fighters and battle to the death
legionnaires
gladiators
plebians
consuls
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To prohibit or block a certain law or action from taking place
override
agree
veto
concur
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Rome’s geography benefited the people who lived there because…
The Mediterranean Sea provides access to trade routes; mts protection
The Tiber River dried up due to climate change, the Alps prevented invasion
volcanic eruptions supplied heat to homes, and mountains provided water
It looked like a high-heeled boot, and the islands had frequent hurricanes
16
What was the role of the Roman Forum? It was…
where the Roman army trained
a public meeting place; center of civic and religious life in Rome
located on Palatine Hill, where the wealthiest citizens lived
the port where goods from around the Mediterranean arrived
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A leader with complete control and absolute power
consul
plebian
patrician
dictator
18
Why was the story of Romulus and Remus important to the Romans? The story explained…
the naming of the planets.
the creation of the universe
the founding of Rome.
Rome's victory in the Trojan War.
19
How did the Roman government contribute to the fall of Rome? Its…
officials refused to work
officials were corrupt and ineffective
willingness to close schools
inability to collect taxes
20
What was the purpose of chariot races and gladiator fights in the ancient Roman Colosseum?
entertain people
train people for the military
punish slaves for rebelling
demonstrate civic pride
21
Why were Roman aqueducts so remarkable? They…
required less material to hold more water
crossed miles of uneven land to bring water to cities
supported a long series of underwater pipes
directed water into large reservoirs
22
Type of government in which people elect the leaders who govern them
Empire
Dictatorship
Monarchy
Republic
23
Why did the Romans repeatedly expand the size of their territory? The Romans…
wanted to increase population for tax revenue and the number of soldiers.
hoped to find people from other lands to increase their innovation.
were competing with the Persian Empire for territory across Europe & Asia.
wished to explore lands beyond & increase their understanding of the world
24
In Rome, rich landowners were members of what social class?
Senators
Consuls
Plebeians
Patricians
