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Roman Civilization
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| republic | people elect leaders to govern them |
| magistrates | elected officials |
| Roman Senate | a council of wealthy and powerful Romans that advised the city’s leaders |
| checks and balances | keep any one part of government from becoming stronger or more influential than the others |
| Latin | the language of the Romans |
| majority rule | the group of people that has the most members has the power to decide what the government will do |
| What was an important use of the seas for Ancient Rome? | Using the position of the seas near Italy made it easier for Rome to eventually conquer and gain new territories. |
| How did Rome’s location affect its early history? | Rome's location determined where Romans settled and protected them from being attacked. |
| What were the jobs of consuls? | Their jobs were to lead the army and run the government. |
| What was was the heart of Rome's business, government and religious life? It also means "gathering place.” | the Forum |