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What are the names of the abandoned twins, one of whom founded the city of Rome in the mythical story of how Rome was founded.
Romulus and Remus.
Who authored the Aeneid (249)
Virgil
What branch of the Roman government consisted of representatives from patrician families?
The Senate.
What nation was Rome's adversary in the Punic Wars? (251)
Carthage
How was Julius Caesar related to Octavian? (253)
Octavian was Julius Caesar's grand-nephew
How old was Octavian when he began to accompany Julius Caesar on military campaigns? (255)
Fifteen
Why did Octavian adopt the name "Caesar" (255)
To capitalize on Julius Caesar's popularity
WHat language is the basis for many European languages today?
Latin
What two basic principles of Roman law have influenced Western law?
Standard legal procedure and the principle of natural law.
When did Rome's double standard of treating citizens and non-citizens differently end??
212 AD
Why did the Jews ask for Pontius Pilate's approval to crucify Jesus?
Because the Jews did not have the right to exercise capital punishment.
How were enslaved people treated in Rome?
As mere property.
What were the women not permitted to do on account of a funeral?
Tear their faces nor wail.
Where did dmany poor people live in Rome?
Seven story wooden tenements.
What often happened to unwanted children?
They were exposed or left to die.
What was a key element of Roman architecture?
The arch.
