Ancient Rome - The Republic and Rise of the Roman Empire

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How did Rome’s republic type of government affect the American form of government we know and enjoy today?

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It allows people to affect decisions

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Why did America’s founding fathers adopt Rome’s system of three branches of government and the separation of powers?

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Because they believed that the separation of powers would help avoid struggles and conflicts between them

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Who held most of the political power in the Roman Republic despite all men being considered equal?

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The Patricians

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Rome’s first written code of laws that stood within the Forum (Marketplace) for all to read.

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The Twelve Tables

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What was the overall impact of the Roman Republic?

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It contributed to the development of democratic principles

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First highlighted in Rome’s Twelve Tables, the _________________ meant that the same laws applied to everyone equally and it is one of Rome’s biggest contributions to the American legal system, making it one of the guiding principles of our American legal system.

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The Rule of Law

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What was one of the major causes of the Punic Wars and who was fighting?

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Control of the trade routes along North Africa

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The Democratic Principles of the Roman Republic were:

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Rule of Law; Civic Duty; Separation of Powers; and Representative Government

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Because of their extensive trade, their goods and ideas spread throughout the Mediterranean region and their famous alphabet influenced the alphabet of other civilizations.

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The Phoenicians (which included the Carthiginians from the Phoenecian Civilization's city of Carthage)

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Known as excellent sea navigators and traders, allowing their ideas to spread throughout the Mediterranean region.

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Phoenicians