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What were the two main social classes of the Roman Republic?

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Plebeians and Patricians

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What were the duties of the Roman Senate?

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Controlled finances and involved with foreign affairs and some military matters.

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What are the Twelve Tables?

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Laws that were written down.

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What did the People's Assembly do for Roman citizens (people)?

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Make laws for Plebeians (eventually for all citizens)

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True or False: The Roman Republic is one of the main influences for the U.S. government.

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True

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Why was it difficult for Rome to communicate quickly or efficiently throughout the empire?

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The empire was so large.

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At the height of the Roman Empire, why was it difficult for Rome’s army to defend?

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The empire’s vast size made it difficult.

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What happened as a result of Rome’s increase on Military Spending?

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Military spending slowed technological advancement (bridges, roads, aqueducts)

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What happened in 285 AD that made Rome more easy to govern? Emperor Diocletian splits the empire into two parts

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Emperor Diocletian splits the empire into two parts.

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What did the rise of Christianity do in the Roman Empire?

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It undermined religious traditions, such as treating the Roman Emperor as a god.