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Why did the Patricians give the plebeians a say in council?
The plebeians abandoned the city, and the patricians realized that the city could not function without them.
How did Augustus create such an effective empire?
He used tax money from foreigner to pay for public works and city services.
Many people likely believe that the salad was named after Julius Caesar, but it’s actually not. It was invented by an Italian man, Caesar Cardini, sometime in 1924, in his restaurant. It is said that Caesar was short of supplies and didn’t want to disappoint the customers so he concocted this salad with what was on hand. To add a flair to this he prepared it at the table. This story is not certifiable, however but it very well could have happened.The salad soon became a hit and people came to the restaurant specifically just to get the salad. Source:https://chompies.com
What were the most important geographic features of ancient Rome?
hills, rivers and the sea
What is NOT true about the Roman Republic?
The king had the final say on whether or not the laws got passed.
What was the Pax Romana?
A 200-year period of peace for Rome, Golden Age
Who made up the wealthy upper class in Rome's social hierarchy?
patricians
How was the Roman military ruthless during the Punic Wars?
"Rome burned Carthage to the ground so that it may never again rise to power,salts the fields so nothing can grow, killed and sold it’s citizens into slavery, and assumed control of all Carthaginian territory."
Why was the Roman Empire divided in half (West & East) by the emperor Diocletian?
The Empire was much too large for one leader to rule, the division was meant to preserve it
Who made up the lower class in Rome's social hierarchy?
plebeians
What was the problem that the Senate had with Julius Caesar?
The people liked him so much that he was nominated dictator for life.
Constantine legalized Christianity by signing what document?
The Edict of Milan
How did Rome become a republic?
After living under an oppressive tyranny, the people revolted and created a form of government with more equal representation.
What was the result of Julius Caesar's death?
The republic ended, and a new empire was created.
The roman Empire fell apart because… (pick the best answer)
a. bad leaders, barbarian invasions, too much tax, couldn’t find a way to elect leader