U6: Ancient Rome and Early Christianity

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Locate the Roman Empire on the map.

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D

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A form of government where citizens elect leaders to represent them

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Republic

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The laws of Rome were known as...

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The Twelve Tables

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What caused Rome and Carthage to go to war, starting the Punic Wars?

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Competition for trade and territory, especially over Sicily.

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Who crossed the Alps mountains to invade Italy, and then kept beating the Romans in battle?

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Hannibal Barca

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Who forced Hannibal Barca to leave Italy and then beat him at the Battle of Zama?

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Scipio Africanus

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What caused social unrest in Rome, marking the end of the Republic? Options: Religious conflicts and sectarian violence., Natural disasters, plagues, and several invasions from outside forces., The gap between rich and poor grew, and civil wars between generals., Military expansion and foreign wars.

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The gap between rich and poor grew, and civil wars between generals.

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How did Julius Caesar become Dictator of Rome?

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He defeated Pompey and won the civil war.

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How did Octavian become the first Emperor of Rome?

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He defeated Marc Antony and was granted the title 'Augustus' by the Senate.

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Who were the "Good Emperors"?

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Nerva, Trajan, Hadrian, Antoninus Pius, Marcus Aurelius