Ancient Rome UNIT TEST

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Which geographic feature served as a protective barrier from foreign invaders during the Roman Empire? Options: Italian Peninsula, the Italian Alps, Constantinople, Tiber River

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the Italian Alps

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Why was the Roman Republic considered a "republic" (or a representative democracy)?

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citizens elected a smaller group of people to make laws and decisions for everyone

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Why were these Twelve Tables placed in the Roman Forum (common area)?

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They were a written code of laws placed in a central location for everyone to see.

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How did the Romans establish the rule of law in the Roman Republic?

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Patricians developed a written code of laws that applied to everyone.

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How did the Roman citizens demonstrate civic participation?

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by voting and getting involved in government and the community

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What was the purpose of checks and balances in the Roman Republic's government?

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to keep any one branch of government from becoming too powerful

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How did Julius Caesar develop a reputation as a good leader?

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he was a successful military general

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Why was Julius Caesar popular amongst the plebeians?

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because of his military leadership and reforms to help the common people

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Why was the period called the "Pax Romana"?

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It was a period of stability, peace, and progress with no major wars.

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What building structure was used in Ancient Rome to support large amounts of weight in buildings, bridges, and aqueducts?

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