Ch 7 Section 1 Flashcard - 11.19.24

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Which is not a geographical feature of the Italian Peninsula? Sahara Desert, The Alps, Tiber River, Apennine Mountains

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Sahara Desert

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Which is not a reason how the geography of the Italian Peninsula both helped and hurt the growth of Rome? Options: The large coast line helped by providing many ports for trade, but hurt Rome's growth because there were limitless avenues for attacks. The terrain of most of the Italian peninsula made it easy to travel but this also allowed for invaders to travel around easy as well. The Alps cut Rome off from Northern Europe which protected it from invasions but also prevent Rome from trading with Northern Europe.

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The geography was uniformly detrimental to Rome's growth.

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Why was the location of Rome so ideal?

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Fresh Water, Good Land, Sea Access, Ideal Climate, Protection

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Which is not something the Romans adapted from the Etruscans? Options: paved roads, the making of fine clothing, fresco painting, Etruscan language

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fresco painting

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Which is not a reason how Rome was helped by its location? Options: built on 7 hills for protection, built 15 miles inland, easy access to the sea, built in the valleys of many hills

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built in the valleys of many hills

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What was the main function of the Roman Senate?

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To advise magistrates, influence legislation policy, and control public funds

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What was the main function of the Roman Consuls?

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To serve as the chief executives and military leaders of the Roman Republic.

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What is a republic?

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A republic is a form of government where officials are elected by the people and run the government for them.

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What was the main function of the Censors in the Roman Republic?

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To conduct the census, meaning to register citizens according to their wealth and oversee public morals.

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What does VETO mean?

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The power to reject or prohibit a decision or proposal.