Early Rome and the Roman Republic

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What is a republic?

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a government where citizens elect others to represent them in government

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What were the Twelve Tables?

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a set of laws that were made to protect all citizens

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What is the Senate?

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group of elected officials who controlled Rome’s finances and advised other public officials

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Who were the patricians?

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wealthy people who were related to the first Romans

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Who were Romulus and Remus?

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twin brothers who fought each other while building Rome

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What is the Aeneid?

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the myth about the founding of Rome

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Who are the plebeians?

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the largest class of people in Rome

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Reform

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to change the problems within the government

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Civic duty

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Responsibility of citizens to participate in government and defend their city/country

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What type of climate does Italy have?

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Mediterranean climate