Ancient Rome Review

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Sea traders traveled to Greece, Spain, Northern Africa, and the kingdoms of Asia to make money and gather resources.

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economics

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Used vaults, or a series of arches, to construct their buildings.

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Achievements

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Rome is located on the Italian peninsula, which is shaped like a boot.

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geography

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Patricians were wealthy leaders who were in the highest social class.

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social structure

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Two rulers, called magistrates, ruled at the same time to guard against corruption.

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politics

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The apostle Paul brought Christianity to Rome.

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religion

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Romans constructed aqueducts to carry fresh water into their cities.

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achievement

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The surplus of crops such as grains and oils enabled the growth of Rome as a trading empire.

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economy

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Although slaves belonged to a lower social class, some could hold highly skilled positions as teachers or doctors.

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social structure

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The Romans practiced religious tolerance for fear of offending one of many gods.

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religion