Rome Review 24

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A wealthy, upperclass person in the Ancient Roman Republic

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patrician

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A structure that carries water over long distances

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aqueduct

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A foreign soldier who serves only for pay and has no loyalty to Rome

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mercenary

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A person elected to rule the Roman Republic for a short period in time of emergency

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dictator

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What was Roman law based on? Options: revenge, inequality, fairness, absolute rule

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fairness

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Which emperor made Christianity the official religion of Rome?

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Constantine

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Which group most heavily influenced Roman art and architecture? Options: Babylonians, Greeks, Egyptians, Persians

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Greeks

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Why did the Romans create the republic?

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So they would not have a king in control.

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Why was Rome's geographic setting important?

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Its position was central to Italy and the known Western world.

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Which emperor wanted to share power with the senate?  Hint: he controlled the time known as Pax Romana?

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Augustus