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The legendary brothers that were left in the Tiber River, raised by a wolf, and eventually founded Rome.
Romulus and Remus
The common people of Rome
Plebeian
Rulers with absolute power
Dictator
The powerful nobles of Rome
Patricians
The hero in Virgil's epic poem, Aenid.
Aeneas
Rome's most famous dictator that helped win a war then went back to his farm.
Cincinnatus
Italy is a... A. Island B. Peninsula. C. Plateau D. Archipelago
B. Peninsula
What did the Plebeians do in 494 BC once they became fed up with the current republic?
They decided to create their own government with officials and a council.
Rome's last three kings were _____________________.
Etruscan
Name a crop that grows well in Italy
Grapes, Citrus Fruits, Olives
During Rome's beginning, they had this type of government
Monarchy
How many kings did Rome have?
Seven
How many Etruscan kings did Rome have?
Three
Which peoples did NOT surround the early Romans A. Latins B. Spanish C. Etruscan D. Greekss D. Carthaginians
B. Spanish
How was Rome protected by its geographical surroundings? Name 2.
Natural mote from seas. Alps to the north creating a barrier. Appenines running through the middle of the country.
Name three contributions the Etruscan kings made on Roman society
Sewers, Numerals, Letters, Temples
