Roman History Flashcard

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Who were Romulus and Remus?

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Legendary twin brothers who founded Rome

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What type of government did Rome create after being a monarchy?

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Republic

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Who was Aeneas?

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A great Trojan hero

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What protected Italy from outside invasion? Options: Deserts, Mountains in the north, Dense forests, Large rivers

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Mountains in the north

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Why did Romans create stories and legends about their history?

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To have a glorious past

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What type of government did the Romans create to prevent any one person from having too much power?

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Republic

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Who was the famous dictator that returned to his farm after defeating a major enemy?

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Cincinnatus

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Who were the common people in Rome that worked for change?

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Plebeians

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According to legend, who was chosen as dictator to lead the Roman army and quickly defeated his foes?

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Cincinnatus

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In what type of government do people elect leaders to represent them?

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Republic