Why did the Romans create the republic?

So they would not have a king in control.

Why was Rome's geographic setting important?

Its position was central to Italy and the known Western world.

Which of the following would you NOT see during a day at the Roman circus? Clowns squeezing into a tiny chariot, Gladiator fights, Bread given to all people, Wild animals from other nations

Clowns squeezing into a tiny chariot

Which of the following is NOT a reason that led to the fall of the Roman Empire? Empire was hard to defend because of size. The economy was failing. Invasions from barbarian tribes. Science convinced people the earth was flat and they fell off the edge.

Science convinced people the earth was flat and they fell off the edge.

What were the jobs of consuls?

Head the army and run the government

An assembly was made up of.... representatives elected by plebeians, patricians, women, children

representatives elected by plebeians

What was one of the main reasons for building Roman roads?

to allow Rome's armies to travel quickly across the empire

Which of the following shows how Rome's government progressed over time? Options: monarchy, republic, dictatorship, empire

monarchy, republic, dictatorship, empire

The Roman empire started when? Options: The start of Julius Caesar’s rule, Shortly after the assassination of Julius Caesar, The rise of Nero at 17 years old, End of the Punic Wars

Shortly after the assassination of Julius Caesar

In what way did plebeians not have the same rights as patricians? Options: Could not veto laws and could not own a slave, Could not marry patricians and could not serve in a government office, Could not veto laws and could not own land, Could not work with a patrician and could not borrow money

Could not marry patricians and could not serve in a government office

Why did the Plebeians think they should have equal rights?

They fought in the army and paid taxes.

men who fought against one another or against large animals as a form of entertainment for others.

a panel of ordinary people who, in many democracies, take part in cases that are brought to trial.

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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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A foreign soldier who serves only for pay and has no loyalty to Rome

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mercenary

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An ordinary citizen in the ancient Roman Republic

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plebian

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A person elected to rule the Roman Republic for a short period in time of emergency

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dictator

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Which emperor made Christianity the official religion of Rome?

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Constantine

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Augustus was Julius Caesar's

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nephew

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