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Julius Caesar

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helped to expand the Roman Empire by conquering territories.

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Pax Romana

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This was a period of peace that followed Rome's 17 year civil war.

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Plebeians

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Members of the lower class in ancient Rome. This group succeeded in gaining representation at the meetings of the Senate by threatening to leave Rome.

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Hannibal

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This person was the Carthaginian military leader that crossed the Alps.

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A republic

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A government in which the citizens have the right to choose their own leaders.

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Romulus and Remus

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legendary founders of Rome.

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Patricians

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Members of rich, powerful families in ancient Rome.

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Rome's empire

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was able to create and maintain its empire because it had a strong government and good army.

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Time to build Rome

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It took about 600 years to build Rome.

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Language of Romans

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The Romans spoke Latin.