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One story about Rome's founding was that it was started by refugees from the Trojan War. Another is that it was founded by these 2 she-wolf loving brothers.

Romulus and Remus

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What was at least 1 drawback of having emperors rule Rome?

Instability caused by frequent change of leaders, frequent assassinations, very different points of view on how Rome should be run.

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Which 2 months were added to the Roman calendar in honor of Roman leaders?

July(Julius Caesar) and August(Caesar Augustus)

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Patricians typically controlled which branch of the Roman Republic?

The senate

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What were 2 issues that existed in Rome that opened the door for the end of the republic?

Major problems for plebians: too many slaves meant less work, too much farm land meant lower food prices which meant less money for farmers. A corrupt Senate

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What problems occurred as Rome expanded it's territory in the later years of the EMPIRE?

Expansion through military use is expensive, rebellions from people who did not want to be conquered, no stability in leadership, empire too big to control

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Why were some Senators concerned about Julius Caesar?

He was popular with the plebians and threatened their power over Rome.

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What happened to Remus?

He was killed by his brother after the birds indicated Romulus was to become the leader or the new city.

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Who eventually took over after Julius Caesar as Rome's first Emperor?

Caesar Augustus

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When Rome was first established, what type of government did they have?

Monarchy

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True or False: Plebians weren't lower class, poor Romans

False

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What are some ways in which women's rights were limited in Rome?(at least 2 examples)

Could not vote, could not go out in public without an escort, could not choose who they wanted to marry, were not allowed to go to school.

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