The Roman Republic
How many rolling hills was Rome built on?
7 Rolling Hills
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Who boasted the system of writing?
The Etruscans
When was Caesar elected consul?
In 59 B.C
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What did the earliest Romans worship?
They worshipped powerful sprits or divine forces called “numina”, that they thought resided in everything around them.
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The definition of ''Republic''
Is a form of Government in which power rests with citizens who have the right to vote for their leaders
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When was Rome city founded?
In 753 B.C
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Who was the last king of Rome?
Tarquin the Proud
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Who was Julius Caesar?
Governed Rome as an absolute ruler, one who was to talk power
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In Rome, what two important things were linked?
Government and religion were linked.
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The definition of ''Patricians''
The wealthy landowners who held most of the power
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During what time did the earliest settlers of the Italian Peninsula arrive?
Prehistoric times
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What does the Latin phrase ''res publica'' mean?
It means Public Affairs
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What was the most important industry in the Roman empire?
Agriculture
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What were the symbols of the state called?
The deities.
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The definition of ''Plebeians''
The common farmers, artizans, and merchants who made up the majority of the population
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What people were Native to Northern Italy?
The Etruscans
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What was an important victory for the Plebeians?
To force the creation of a written law code
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What values did Rome emphasize?
Discipline, strength and loyalty.
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What two places did slaves work?
City and on the farm.
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The definition of ''senate''
Was the aristocratic branch of Rome's Government
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Who were the ''Etruscans''
They were natives to northern Italy, they were skilled metal workers and egineers
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Where were the Rome's laws written on?
They were carved on 12 tablets, or tables, and hung in the Forum
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What did the rich spend most of their money on?
They spent large sums of money on homes, gardens, slaves, and luxuries.
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After Caesars death, what occurred that destroyed what was left of the Roman Republic?
The Civil war broke out again.
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The definition of ''legions''
Roman soldiers were organized into large military units called ''legions''.
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