Ancient Rome and Related Concepts

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Peninsula

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Piece of land that's surrounded on 3 sides by water

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Appenine

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Mountain range that runs the entire length of Italy

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Latium

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Name of the plain surrounding Rome that's excellent for farming

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Tiber

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Name of the river that cuts through Rome

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Etruscans

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People north of Rome that influenced the early Romans

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Republic

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Name for a form of government where people elect representatives

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Patricians

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Rich, land-owning upper class. They were the only ones who could be elected in the government.

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Plebeians

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Small farmers and traders with less money

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Consuls

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Two people responsible for running the government and the army

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Praetors

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People in charge of laws for everybody else