Roman Republic Flashcard

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Members of the First Triumvirate: Antony, Octavian, Lepidus; Caesar, Pompey, Crassus; Augustus, Tiberius, Caligula; Aurelius, Hadrian, Commodus

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Caesar, Pompey, Crassus

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The Roman god of thunder. Known as Zeus in Ancient Greece.

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Jupiter

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__________ becomes the first emperor of Rome and changes his name to Caesar Augustus.

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Octavian

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This mountain range serves as a natural border in northern Italy.

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The Alps

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The first written law code in Rome.

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The twelve tables

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Who was the Roman god of the underworld? (He was known as Hades in Ancient Greece)

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Pluto

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A republic is a form of government where citizens have the power to vote for their leaders

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True

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________ were wealthy land owners who held most of the power in Ancient Rome.

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Patricians

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_______ were common farmers, artisans, and merchants who made up most of the population in Ancient Rome.

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Plebeians

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In Ancient Rome, what body of water was the most important for the development of commerce? Options: Black Sea, Tiber River, Rubicon River

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Mediterranean Sea