Ancient Rome

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What were the Punic Wars fought over?

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Control of the Mediterranean region

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Who was Julius Caesar?

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A Roman general who became dictator for life

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What is the term used for wealthy landowners who held most of the power in Ancient Rome?

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Patricians

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What was the Roman Republic's form of government where citizens chose their leader?

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Republic

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What was the aqueduct used for in Ancient Rome?

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Carrying water over long distances

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Which two main social groups made up Roman citizens?

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Patricians & Plebeians

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What was a key reason for the collapse of the Roman Empire?

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Political Confusion

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What strong building material did the Romans invent for construction?

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Concrete

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What rights did Roman women have in Ancient Rome?

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They could own property and testify in court.

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Cheap food and free entertainment. A distraction from what was going on in Rome is called ____________

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bread and circuses