Study Guide Roman Republic

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Which statement best describes the geographical location of Rome? Options: France, On seven hills in Italy, Spain, Greece

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On seven hills in Italy

Answer explanation

Rome is famously located on seven hills in Italy, which is a defining characteristic of its geography. The other options, France, Spain, and Greece, do not accurately describe Rome's location.

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Which factors helped Rome’s agriculture flourish?

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Fertile soil and a mild climate

Answer explanation

Rome's agriculture thrived due to fertile soil and a mild climate, which provided ideal conditions for growing crops. In contrast, factors like wars, infertile land, and lack of water supply would hinder agricultural success.

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What is a republic?

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A form of government in which power is held by the people and their elected representatives, and which has an elected or nominated president rather than a monarch.

Answer explanation

A republic empowers citizens to vote for their leaders, distinguishing it from monarchies or dictatorships where power is concentrated in one individual or family. Thus, the correct choice is 'citizens who vote for their leader'.

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What gender was most important in Roman social structure?

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Men

Answer explanation

In Roman social structure, men held the primary roles in politics, military, and family leadership, making them the most important gender. Women's roles were largely confined to the domestic sphere, limiting their influence in society.

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Put the Roman social classes in order from highest to lowest: Patricians, Plebeians, Equestrians, Slaves, Plebeians, Patricians, Enslaved people, Equestrians, Patricians, Plebeians, Slaves, Plebeians, Patricians, Equestrians, Slaves

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Patricians, Plebeians, Enslaved people

Answer explanation

The correct order of Roman social classes from highest to lowest is Patricians, Plebeians, and Enslaved people. Patricians were the elite, Plebeians were the commoners, and Slaves were at the bottom of the social hierarchy.

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Which of the following was a religious belief of the Romans? governing the weather and natural events, A group of many gods controlled specific areas of Roman life., punishing those who disobeyed the laws, leading the Roman army to victory

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A group of many gods controlled specific areas of Roman life.

Answer explanation

The Romans believed in a pantheon of gods, each overseeing different aspects of life, such as agriculture, war, and family. This belief system was integral to their culture, making the correct choice about the many gods controlling Roman life.

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What did the assembly do to give the Plebeians more political power?

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The Twelve Tables were created to protect all Romans from injustice.

Answer explanation

The Twelve Tables were established to ensure legal protection for all Romans, including Plebeians, thus granting them more political power and safeguarding their rights against injustices.

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A legion in ancient Rome is:

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a group of well-trained professional soldiers

Answer explanation

A legion in ancient Rome refers to a group of well-trained professional soldiers, typically consisting of around 5,000 men, who were crucial to the military strength of the Roman Empire.

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What happened during the Second Punic War?

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Hannibal invaded Italy, crossing the Alps with elephants.

Answer explanation

During the Second Punic War, Hannibal famously invaded Italy by crossing the Alps with elephants, marking a significant military campaign against Rome.

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The city of Rome was founded by whom?

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Romulus and Remus

Answer explanation

The city of Rome was founded by the legendary twins Romulus and Remus, according to Roman mythology. They are central figures in the founding myth of Rome, making them the correct answer.