Unit 6 Review- Greece and Rome

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Before the establishment of the Republic, Rome was ruled by the from northern Italy.

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Etruscans

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What language was spoken in Ancient Rome?

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Latin

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Italy’s location in the middle of the ______ made it easy for Rome to communicate with and rule over the area surrounding this body of water. It also made for easy access to Africa, the remainder of Europe, and the Near East which made trade grow quickly.

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The Mediterranean Sea

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The Carthaginian leader, , used elephants to cross the Alps and invade Italy during the second Punic War.

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Hannibal

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Like the Greeks, Romans were , they worshiped many gods.

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Polytheistic

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From whom did the Romans borrow their myths and gods?

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Greeks

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During times of War, Romans turned to the God of War.

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Mars

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What type of government is characterized by elected representatives?

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Representative Democracy

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In Rome, rich landowners were members of what social class?

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Patricians

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The body of laws, or written law code, in Ancient Rome was called the:

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