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Rome

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How did Rome get its name? Romulus
Rome is the capital of what country? Italy
Besides father, mother and children who else was considered a part of the family? Any servants or slaves
How long did the soldiers stay in the army? 25 years +
what is a pilum? A short sword used for stabbing or throwing.
What are aqueducts used for ? to supply water
What did Romans use to make their buildings bigger and wider? Arches
How many layers above the leveled ground were laid in construction of Roman roads. 5
A common saying ? All roads lead to roman
How long did senators hold office? for life
Who did the tribunes represent? common people
Who fought against one another in the Punic wars? Rome and carthage
Who was the victor at the end of the wars? Romans
How did Julius Caesar die? He was assinated by some of his close friends
To what did Octavian change his name to? Augutus
What three groups invaded roman controlled Britain? Jutes, Saxons, and Angles
What part of the roman empire did the Vandals invade? Southwest or west
What three continents had Christian areas by 400 AD? Europe, Asia and Africa
Which language did the Romans use for government and business? Latin
List three languages which developed from Latin? French, Spanish and Portuguese
What town did Mount Vesuvius bury in 79 AD? Pompeii and Herculaneum.
What did the hot ash leave behind once it cooled? Details on their clothing and face
What mountain range runs down the middle of Italy? Apennines
What 2 large islands are considered a part of modern-day Italy? Scilly and Sardinia
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