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Rome

Rome Vocabulary Words

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Tiber River ships from all parts of the Mediterranean could sail up the Tiber to Rome they could load crops that were growing by the river
Warm Climate Warm moist climate was ideal for crops like grapes and olives
7 Low Hills Rome spreads across 7 low hills
Voting Only citizens of Rome had the right to vote
Consuls 2 patricians that were officials who managed the government and the army
The Tribunes Plebeians wanted more say in the government Tribunes protected rights of plebeians becoming more powerful as time went by
Hannibal Summer of 216 BC a battle led by Carthage Barca attacked Rome using elephants which Romans had never seen before
Claudius Returned artwork stolen by Caligula and granted citizenship and improved laws
Marcus Aurelius lowered taxes, helped the poor, started schools, orphanages, hospitals, proved laws, ote philosophy books
Materials of Roads They used concrete, crushed stone, sand, cement, & water made so well parts of roads in Rome still exist today
Latin Romans brought Latin language with them to the lands they conquered Latin is the basis for Italian, French, Spanish, Portuguese, and Romanian
Protection 7 Low Hills Offered Rome protection against attacks and safety when the Tiber flooded
Rome and present day influences Romans were great builders we still today some of their ideas
Aqueducts Artificial channel for conveying water, typically in the form of a bridge supported by tall columns across a valley
Colosseum A large theater or stadium
Representatives Those elected to stand for the people
Senate Law making body
Roads in Rome were designed to Drain water off in them
Appian Way One of the most famous roads in Rome 350 miles long
Republic Election of representatives to vote on laws for the people
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