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TO PUSH OR TO FALL?
GRECO- ROMAN CIV
THE REPUBLIC
WAR GAMES
LIFE AS WE KNOW IT
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How and why was a dictator elected in the Roman
Republic?
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They were elected by the senate in the event of
war for six months
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Who represented the rights of the plebeians in
the senate?
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Tribunes represented the plebeians
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Why was the Law of the Twelve Tables
important to Romans, especially the plebeians?
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It was important because it informed the
citizens of their rights and created stability
in the gov't
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What did the assassination of Julius Caesar and
the murder of the Gracchus Brothers demonstrate
about Rome?
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These events showed that the republic couldnt
solve its problems. Civil war and unrest
resulted.
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How are the Hammurabi Code and the law of the
Twelve Tables similar?
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They are similar because they are both codes of
law or legal systems.
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Why are Greece and Rome geographically similar?
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They are similar because they are both located
on the Mediterranean Sea allowing them to control
trade and prosper.
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What is similar about the government of Greece
and Rome?
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They are similar because a republic is a form of
democracy.
Athens created democracy and a republic is an
indirect democracy
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Name TWO architectural/ engineering techniques
that supported Roman buildings and aqueducts.
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Domes and arches supported Roman architecture.
(So did columns and the use of cement.)
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Why did the Roman government build aqueducts,
roads, bath houses and provide other services to
conquered peoples?
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They did this to keep the citizens content and
provide loyalty and stability in the empire.
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What were THREE contributions of Rome to the rest
of history?
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Contributions of Rome are
Legal Principles (Laws) Architectural
Engineering ideas (arches, domes, roads,
aqueducts, sewers) Spread of Christianity Julian
Calendar Others
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Who did Rome fight the Punic Wars against?
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Rome fought Carthage.
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What was the major cause of the Punic Wars?
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The major cause was control of trade on
the Mediterranean.
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What agreement did Rome make with the people they
conquered?
In other words, what did Rome say it would do for
the conquered people and what did the conquered
people have to do for Rome?
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Conquered peoples had to pay taxes, provide
soldiers and be loyal to Rome.Rome would grant
citizenship people and provide services and
protection.
The agreement was...
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In general,was the Roman government tolerant of
conquered peoples traditions?
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Yes, as long as they were loyal to Rome.
Romans did persecute Christians at first then
were tolerant of them because of the Edict of
Milan
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When riches came into Rome from military
conquest, what effect did this have on the
relationship between the patricians and plebeians?
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This widened the gap between the rich and the
poor.
The patricians got richer while the plebeians
became unemployed and poorer.
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What was the capital of the Eastern Roman Empire
AND what strait is it located on?
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The capital was Constantinople, located on the
Bosporus Strait.
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What was the Edict of Milan?
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It was a law by Emperor Constantine that granted
religious freedom to all Roman citizens.
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What important change did Diocletian make to the
Roman empire?
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DIOCLETIAN DIVIDED THE EMPIRE
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What event is officially known as the fall of
Rome? (Even though it was a slow, long process
that led to Romes decline)
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Rome fell when Odoacer ousted the emperor in
476 CE
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What are FOUR causes of the fall of Rome?
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The causes are

1. Military decline
2. Economic problems
3. Political corruption
4. Foreign invasion
5. The divided empire

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Describe the Pax Romana.
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The Pax Romana was a 200 year period of peace and
prosperity.
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What was life like for a patrician?
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Patricians lived
In luxurious villas, ate lying down and went to
the public baths and theatre
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Why are the Called the Romance languages?
Romance languages
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The Romance languages are based on Latin, the
language of Rome(Spanish, French, Portuguese,
Italian, Romanian)
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What does SPQR stand for?
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Senatus (The Senate)Populus (and the People)Que
(of) Roma (Rome)
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Name a building from any TWO ancient
civilizations we have studied and what cultural
values they reflect.
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Possibilities includeAztec/Mayan stepped
temples Mesopotamian zigguratsEgyptian
pyramidsthe Parthenonthe Pantheon
show religious values.
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• Palaces
• Roads
• libraries
• bath houses
• Large cities

Political strength
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Final Jeopardy

• 1. Who was the first emperor of Rome?
• 2. What is the difference between the Roman
  republic and the empire?