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17 Cards in this Set
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Who were the Romulus and Remus?
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They were twin brothers, nephews of the King, and they founded Rome.
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What is the importance of the Tiber River?
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Boats came up the river and brought goods for trade.
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What are the Etruscan skills that helped the Romans?
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They made aqueducts, weapons and ships.
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What is a republic?
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It is when citizens have their right to vote for their leaders and representatives.
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Describe the early Roman Republic:
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Who is Hannibal?
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A Carthaginian general who launched an invasion on Spain from Rome.
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Why is Augustus remembered?
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Improved economy and government, he started a police force, he brought new territory to Rome.
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What is the Pax Roman?
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A period of peace that lasted 200 years.
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Name of the Roman Laws:
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Code of Laws
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List the major achievements of the Romans:
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-they conquered territories
-built roads -connected the territories with roads -built great buildings |
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Describe Christianity:
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A new religion started by Jesus, Ten Commandments.
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What is the relationship between the Jewish faith and Christianity?
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Jesus was Jewish.
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What are the disadvantages of hiring mercenaries?
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They had little or no loyalty to Rome.
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How did Peter and Paul spread Christianity?
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They traveled around the Mediterranean Sea and spread Jesus' teachings.
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What is persecution?
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Being imprisoned for religious beliefs.
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Know all about Constantine?
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Emperor who ruled from 1313-1324.He united the empire and built new capital city called-Constantinople.
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Know all the Visigoths?
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Their leader was Alaria, attacked, destroyed and captured Rome.
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