Ancient Rome

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Who were Romulus and Remus?

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the mythical founders of Rome

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Which dangerous sport did the Romans adapt from the Etruscans? Options: long jumping, chariot racing, pole throwing, bear wrestling

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chariot racing

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In the Roman Republic, patricians referred to

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wealthy landowning families.

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This group was part of the lower or middle class. Common people.

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Pleblians

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Why were plebeians unhappy when the Roman Republic was first set up?

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They had no say in making the laws.

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What type of government did Rome have after they threw out their king? Options: Democracy, Oligarchy, Monarchy, Republic

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Republic

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What important sea is Italy close to?

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Mediterranean

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Plebeians became nearly equal to patricians when they won the right to  pass laws for all Romans. 

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pass laws for all Romans.

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What is a main difference between the current U.S. government and that of the Roman republic?

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Women are allowed to vote.

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Which of the following did Rome do during the first period of expansion, before 264 B.C.E.? surrender to the Etruscans, conquer most of Europe, expand into North Africa, take over the Italian peninsula

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take over the Italian peninsula