The Roman Republic Review

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Which of the following geographical features does NOT describe where Rome was located? On the Italian Peninsula, Next to the Mediterranean Sea, Between trade routes for Europe, Asia, and Africa

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Far away from access to natural resources and trade routes

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Who were Romulus and Remus?

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Legendary brothers who founded Rome

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Ancient Rome had a type of government in which the people elected leaders to govern them. This is known as what?

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A Republic

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Which of these words describes a wealthy noble in Rome who was in control of all aspects of government? Plebeian, Patrician, Consul, Magistrate

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Patrician

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Which of these words describes a commoner who worked as a craftsmen, trader, or laborer? Patrician, Plebeian, Consul, Magistrate

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Plebeian

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Who were the Consuls in the Roman Republic?

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One of two leaders elected to a one year term to lead the city and its army

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What is majority rule?

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The ideas that have the most support or votes are the ones the government decides to use

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Laws suggested by the Roman Senate were only put into effect after they were approved by magistrates and ratified by the assembles. This represents what kind of system was in place in the Roman Republic?

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Checks & Balances

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What were the Twelve Tables?

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The original law code of the Roman Republic

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Who were the Roman Legions?

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Troops of up to 6,000 men that made up the armies of Rome