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In what type of government do citizens elect representatives? Republic
Wealthy landowners were who? Patricians
Who controls the household? Paterfamilia
What role did consuls have? Ruled Rome & made decisions
Artisans, shopkeepers, and farmers are examples of what? Plebeians
What is Rome’s public square called? Forum
In the Republic, dictators only ruled when? During times of war & injustice - 6 months.
What carried water long distances? Aqueduct
Why were gladiator contests introduced? To distract people from the horrors of war, economic issues, and problems with the city.
Pax Romana means what? A 200 year period where Rome was at peace and thriving.
What did Rome copy from the Greeks? Mythology Architecture Statues Military
Which group had the most political power: patricians or plebeians? Patricians
Romulus & Remus is the legend about ….. The Founding of Rome
Which laws were placed in Rome’s forum and why were they important? The 12 Tables. They were important because all the people could see their rules and rights.
Rome fought …….. in the Punic Wars. How many times? Carthage - 3 Times
Senators feared Caesar was planning to make himself what? King
Who is Octavian? Caesar’s adopted son, he was the first emperor.
How did the Good Emperors help create peace? The most capable rulers in Rome - no corruption.
Rome’s system of roads and advanced water system was inspired by which group of people? Etruscans
Rome was …..noisy and….. Dirty, Noisy, and Crowded
Who interpreted laws and acted as judges? Praetors
Which was the most important legislative body in the Roman Republic? Senate
Rome was built along which river? Why? Tiber River - trade and water source and safety from pirates.
What was the most important part of the Roman economy? Agriculture - good for providing trade, and social structure.
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