Ancient Rome

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In addition to their own developments, the Romans borrowed many ideas from the Etruscans and the 

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Greeks

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In what sea was Rome a peninsula, which allowed it to prosper in trade and interact with and conquer other lands?

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Mediterranean

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In 509 B.C. what form of government in which citizens elect their own leaders did Romans instead of a monarchy?

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Republic

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What were wealthy landowners called who made up Rome's ruling class?

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Patricians

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What commoners such as artisans, shopkeepers, and owners of small farms were called?

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Pleblians

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Who could be a Roman citizen? Options: Only patrician men, Only plebeian men, Both patrician and plebeian men, Both patrician and plebeian women

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Both patrician and plebeian men

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What were the rights and responsibilities of Roman citizens? Vote, Pay taxes, Serve in the army, All of the above

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All of the above

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What were the two top officials in the Roman government chosen to serve one year? Options: Consuls, Praetors, Tribunes, Senators

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Consuls

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What were the jobs of consuls?

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Head the army and run the government

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Rome's important legislative or law-making body of 300 Patrician men who served for life

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Senate