Ancient Rome

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A series of wars fought between Rome and Carthage for control of the Mediterranean

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Punic Wars

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A Roman general who ended the Roman Republic when he seized power and became dictator for life.

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Julius Caesar

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A 200-year period of peace and stability established and maintained.

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Pax Romana

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Julius Caesar’s grandnephew and adopted son, Octavian; Rome’s first emperor.

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Augustus

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an official of Rome elected by plebeians to represent them

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tribune

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What type of government allows citizens the right to vote and elect officials?

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Republic

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Who were the members of the upper, ruling class in the Roman Republic? Options: Plebeians, Patricians, Consuls, Dictators

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Patricians

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Who were the common people in the Roman Republic?

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Plebeians

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Who were the top two officials in the Roman Republic?

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Consuls

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

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Romulus & Remus