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a group of people with a common ancestor/culture
tribe
a time of peace and success
Pax Romana
the branch of the Roman Republic that managed the government affairs and commanded the army
consuls
a government that is ruled by laws and representatives that were chosen by the people
republic
leaders who protected the rights and interests of the plebeians
tribunes
the branch of the Roman Republic that voted on new laws and made declarations of war
Assembly of Centuries
the social class that struggled to gain social and political equality
plebeians
the branch of the Roman Republic that controlled the finances and passed laws
Senate
Why did Hannibal march through the Alps?
so he wouldn't been seen by the Romans
What caused the Second Punic War?
Carthage violating its treaty with Rome
Hannibals army formed a U-shaped trap which did what?
wiped out almost the entire Roman army
The 50,000 miles of roads that the Romans created led to:
Rome's armies being able to travel to all of its provinces
Philosophies, religious ideas, and inventions were exchanged which led to:
cultures from the East and West blending
When was the fall of the Roman Empire, according to historians?
AD 476
The Christian's faith in Christ was strengthened, instead of weakened, which is what Nero had hoped for with his:
persecutions
Which religion says that "happiness is achieved through simple pleasures and peace of mind"?
Epicureanism
