The Roman Empire

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Who were the wealthy ruling class of Rome?

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Patricians

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The city of Rome is located on ...

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a peninsula

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According to the legend, the city of Rome is named for ---.

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Romulus

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Rome is located on the _________ River.

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Tiber

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One of two people elected by the Roman Senate who governed Rome and commanded its army.

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Consul

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The ______________ form the northern border of Italy.

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Alps

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Why was Rome's geographic setting important?

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Its position was central to Italy and the known Western world.

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What were the two top officials in the Roman government chosen to serve one year?

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Consuls

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____ were the first set of written laws in Rome.

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The Twelve Tables.

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Throughout U.S. history, several wealthy and influential individuals have been taken to court and charged with crimes. Which Roman legal tradition does this exemplify?

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Equality before the law of all citizens