Ancient Rome

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

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Plebains

Front

Who were the two main characters in the story that tells the beginnings of Rome?

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Romulus & Remus

Front

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

Front

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

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Patricians

Front

Which emperor made Christianity the official religion of Rome?

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Constantine

Front

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

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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

Front

What does a consul's right to reject each other's decisions called?

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Veto

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Rome's most important legislative or law-making body of 300 Patrician men was called the

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Senate

Front

The complex structure of Roman government to limit the power of any one group or persons is called a system of

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Checks and balances