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Rise of the Roman Empire

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Rome defeated Carthage in 241BC in the ___________.

First Punic War

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He was Rome's greatest public speaker.

Cicero

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This is a human made channel for carrying water long distances.

Aqueduct

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This is an island that is part of Italy.

Sicily

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These were a rich people that greatly influenced the growth of Rome.

Etruscans

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These were large farming estates worked by enslaved people.

latifundia

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This is a port city on the Bay of Naples.

Puteoli

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This was made up of Crassus, Pompey, and Julius Caesar.

First Triumvirate

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These were artisans, shopkeepers, and owners of small farms.

plebeians

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These people interpreted law and acted as judges.

praetors

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According to traditional legend, who founded the city of Rome?

Romulus and Remus

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When did Rome take over most of Italy? A. by 500 B.C. B. by 267 B.C. C. by 125 B.C. C. by A.D. 100

B. by 267 B.C.

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Who could hold political office in early Rome?

Only patricians.

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What important political reform occurred in 287 B.C.?

The Council of Plebs could pass laws.

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What were the twelve tables?

Rome's first written laws.

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In the Second Punic War...

Carthage attacked Rome.

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