Front

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

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Etruscans

Front

What language did the Romans speak?

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Latin

Front

What is the name of the body of water that Italy is centrally located on?

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Mediterranean Sea

Front

Romans fought three wars against Carthage. Why?

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To control the Western Mediterranean Sea and the trade industry

Front

The Carthaginian leader, ____________, invaded Italy during the second Punic War and brought elephants over the Alps.

Back

Hannibal

Front

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

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Polytheistic

Front

The Chief god of the Romans, in charge of all the other gods and the patron of the city of Rome was:

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Jupiter

Front

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

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Mars

Front

In 509 BCE, Romans threw out the Etruscan monarchy and founded a(n):

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Republic

Front

The group of people empowered to make laws for Rome were the: Senators, Representatives, Consulates, Legionaries

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Senators