Key Concepts from Ancient Rome and Related Civilizations

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Why was the Mediterranean Sea important for the Romans?

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It helped them travel and trade with many different places and was the biggest help for bringing everyone together.

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What is a CODE in terms of laws?

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A set of laws established by different societies.

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Name some historical codes of law.

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Code of Hammurabi, the 12 Tables, the Pillars of Emperor Asoka, and the Justinian Code.

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How are the Pillars of Asoka and the Code of Hammurabi similar?

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Both share important messages and rules for people, helping us understand how different cultures guided their people.

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What was the purpose of the Twelve Tables of the Romans?

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To help the Romans organize their society and keep order.

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What do the 12 Tables, Code of Hammurabi, and Justinian Code have in common?

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They are important sets of rules that helped people understand right from wrong and how to live together in peace.

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Over which continents did the Roman Empire extend?

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Europe, Asia, and Africa.

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How did the Roman Empire grow wealthy?

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By developing extensive trade networks.

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What governmental innovation is attributed to ancient Roman culture?

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The republican form of government, where people could vote for their leaders.

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What rights did Roman women have?

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They could own property and make wills to decide who would receive their property after they died.