GEOGRAPHY
SOCIETY
PRINCIPLES
STRUCTURE
POTPOURRI
100
The northern river that provided a large fertile area.
Po River
100
This group made up about 40% of the population.
Slaves
100
Also known as "the law of the land" this system of rules describes how the government is organized.
Constitution
100
The top officials in Rome governed the city, state and military.
Consuls
100
The name of the enormous snowflake in the classroom.
Gigantore
200
This mountain range helped protect the peninsula from military invasion.
The Alps
200
Farmers, laborers, craftsmen and the poor made up this class.
Plebeians
200
No one is above the law!
Rule of Law
200
These officials assisted the consuls with the budget, law enforcement, religious festivals & public works in the city of Rome.
Magistrates
200
The most active volcano in Europe.
Mt. Etna
300
This mountain range divided the peninsula in half but did not prevent Rome from uniting.
Appenines
300
This wealthy class of land owners were decsendants of the original families in Rome.
Patricians
300
In this type of government system no king or absolute ruler exists, instead citizens elect their leaders.
A republic.
300
This group of 10 officials were responsible for protecting the rights of the plebeians.
Tribune
300
Name two of Rome's surplus crops that were traded throughout the Mediterranean region.
Grains, Grapes, Olives, Citrus Fruits
400
These features helped create fertile soil throughout the peninsula.
Volcanoes
400
Roman society was divided by two condition.
Gender & Class
400
When powers are shared among different people with set roles.
Separation of Powers
400
Wealthy, older citizens who were chosen to advise the magistrates and assemblies. They served for life and controlled the money and foreign policy.
Senate
400
The names of Zeus & Hera's Roman equals.
Jupiter & Juno
500
As a peninisula, Rome's easy access to major waterways enabled them to trade throughout the regions
Mediterranean Sea
500
Each branch of government has its own powers including the ability to stop another branch from misusing its powers.
Check & Balances
500
This branch was made up of patricians and plebeians who passed laws and elected magistrates.
The Assembly
500
List the principles of government the US adopted from Ancient Rome
Republic, Consitution, Separation of Powers, Checks & Balances, Rule of Law
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