Exploring Ancient Rome and Greece

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Which of the following is NOT true of the Alps Mountain range?

• Protective barrier that separates Italy from bordering countries.
• Mountain range that runs through the middle of the Italian Peninsula.
• Mountain range along the northern border of Italy.

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Mountain range that runs through the middle of the Italian Peninsula.

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What were the primary geographical differences between ancient Rome and Greece?

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Rome had fewer mountains and more access to the Mediterranean Sea than Greece.

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What is a republic?

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Form of government started in Rome where the citizens have the power to elect their leaders.

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Order the social classes of Rome from greatest to least social status.

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Patricians, Plebeians, Slaves.

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The group of people empowered to make laws in Ancient Roman government were the:

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The Senate.

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What were the plebeians upset about that led to a revolt protest outside the city walls in 494 BCE?

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Plebeians were upset that they could not take part in the government.

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Roman laws written down and posted in the Roman Forum for everyone to see, read, and know were called:

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The Twelve Tables.

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Branches of government have the power to stop each other from doing certain things. This is to make sure one group doesn't become too powerful. What is this system called?

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Checks and Balances.

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As a Plebeian, you would be part of which branch of government in the Roman Republic?

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Assembly.

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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, and participate in the government.