Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire

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The purpose of the map above is to describe:

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A political cause for the fall of Rome

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What would be the best title for the following list?
- The empire was split into two separate empires.
- Political corruption weakened the government.
- High taxes weakened the economy.
- Germanic tribes invaded the western empire.
Options: The Rise of Julius Caesar, The Fall of the Roman Empire, The Spread of Christianity in Europe, The Growth of International Trade

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The Fall of the Roman Empire

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______________________ were groups that Romans considered to be uncivilized.

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Barbarians

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Engineering feat that connected the city of Rome with territory throughout the empire: Roads, Aquaducts, Sewers

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Roads

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Why are both the Roman Republic and the United States today considered republics?

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The people elect representatives to make laws for them.

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Why were plebeians unhappy when the Roman Republic was first set up?

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They had no say in making the laws.

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What body of water was in the center of the Roman Empire?

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Mediterranean Sea

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What innovation allowed fresh water into Roman cities?

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aqueducts

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The teachings of Jesus of Nazareth led to what religion's development?

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Christianity

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The Roman government _________ Christians, or treated them unfairly and punished them.

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persecuted