Ancient Rome

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A wealthy, upperclass person in the Ancient Roman Republic

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patrician

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A structure that carries water over long distances

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aqueduct

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An ordinary citizen in the ancient Roman Republic

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plebian

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Which group most heavily influenced Roman art and architecture?

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Greeks

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In what sea was Rome a peninsula, which allowed it to prosper in trade and interact with and conquer other lands?

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Mediterranean

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What is a form of government called in which the leader is put into office by citizens with the right to vote?

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Republic

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What were the wars called that were fought for 20 years between Rome and Carthage?

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Punic Wars

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Who made himself dictator for life and was seen as a hero to the plebeians because he gave them land & food, but was power-hungry to the patricians?

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Julius Caesar

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Assassinated by a group of senators

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Julius Caesar

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By expanding the empire and reorganizing the military and government to make it safe and strong, Caesar Augustus created a new era of prosperity that lasted 200 years called

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Pax Romana