L 34 Republic to Empire

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Which issue led to Punic Wars between Rome and Carthage, a city-state in North Africa? Options: the ability to get wheat from Egypt, the right to start colonies in Spain, the use of chariots in warfare, control of trade in the Mediterranean

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control of trade in the Mediterranean

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Look at the map. Rome added these lands to its territory as a result of __________.

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the Punic Wars.

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A city conquered by Rome might become a Roman ally. What was a disadvantage for the conquered city?

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It had to pay Roman taxes.

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How did Rome's expansion affect the population?

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More plebeians had to serve in the army.

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The name Spartacus is well know because of the fact that he led what?

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Slave Revolt

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What did Julius Caesar do for Rome?

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Gave work to thousands of Romans by building roads and buildings, Adopted a new calendar that is still used today, Started new colonies and granted citizenship to new people.

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What unexpected effect did the actions of the people who killed the dictator Julius Caesar have, as they wanted to give power back to the Senate and restore the Republic?

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the beginning of a civil war

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What did Augustus (Octavian) do for Rome?

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Encouraged art, education, and culture; Built many new buildings and roads; created a consistent currency, and took a census.

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Roman roads were built primarily in order to allow...

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Rome’s armies to travel through the empire.

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What was a problem caused by the increasing size of the Roman Empire? Options: the empire ran out of water, the empire became too large to manage and protect, the empire could not make enough weapons, the empire could not make enough buildings

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the empire became too large to manage and protect