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Who were Romulus and Remus?

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Twin brothers who supposedly founded Rome

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What is a Republic?

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A type of government in which people elect the leaders who govern them

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Dictator (in ancient Rome)

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A leader with complete control or absolute power

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Who were the Plebeians?

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Common people

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What was the Senate in ancient Rome?

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Roman council of powerful and wealthy people who advise city leaders

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What was the Pax Romana?

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A 200-year period of peace and stability within the Roman Empire

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What is an aqueduct?

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A channel that carried water into cities from the mountains

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What is a gladiator?

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A trained fighter who fought to the death in an arena

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Satire

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A writing style that makes fun of others or society

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The "Patricians" were...

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Powerful and wealthy nobles