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Ancient Rome

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How did Italy's geography help the rise of Rome? Most of Italy is surrounded by water, making it easier for Romans to travel by sea and trade. Mountains made it harder to invade.
Why did the Romans make up stories and legends about their history? Because the Romans wanted a glorious past.
Which of the two brothers named the city of Rome after themselves? Romulus.
What does the word 'veto' mean? I forbid in Latin.
Why were Rome's patricians were so concerned when the plebeians elected their own council? Because they wanted to avoid a split.
Who was the legendary hero from Troy who fled to Italy and allied himself with people are called Latin? Aeneas.
Who did the Romans chose to lead the city during difficult wars, but only remained in power for 6 months? Dictators.
Why might the Romans have created a tripartite government? So that the plebeians didn't overthrow the government.
What was the name given to the most powerful magistrates in Rome? Consuls.
What was the official name of Rome's first set of written laws? The Law of the Twelve Tables.
What might be the military advantage of an army with both small units and large units? They could split up or fight together.
How did the Roman's benefit from conquering Greece? Because they took over Gaul and parts of Asia as well.
Through the use of what, one part of government cannot become more powerful than other parts of the government? Checks and balances.
What was Rome's language? Latin.
What was a council of wealthy and powerful Romans that advised the city's leaders? The Roman Senate.
Who was the brilliant general from Carthage that led an attack against the Punic Wars? Hannibal.
What were groups of Roman soldiers that was groups of 6,000 men called? Legions.
The belief that all people must follow an established set of rules is known as what? Rule of law.
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