Roman History

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What does the title 'Augustus' mean?

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Exalted One

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What city was buried by a volcanic eruption in 79 AD?

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Pompeii

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Who oversaw the law courts of the Roman Republic?

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Praetor

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From what culture did Epicureanism and Stoicism originate?

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Greek

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What is the complete codification of Roman laws, legal principles, and commentaries often called?

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Justinian Code

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What was the primary governing body of the Roman Republic?

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Senate

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What was the significance of the Pax Romana?

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A period of peace and stability across the Roman Empire lasting about 200 years.

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Who was Julius Caesar?

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A military general and statesman who played a critical role in the events that led to the demise of the Roman Republic and the rise of the Roman Empire.

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What is a gladiator?

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A person trained to fight in arenas for public entertainment in ancient Rome.

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What was the Roman Forum?

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The central public space in ancient Rome used for various activities including political, social, and economic.