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Who were the Etuscans?
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They were the first people to live in Italy, Known for creating lifesize statues,given women equal rights
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Where did the Etruscans originally come from
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Asia Minor
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What were some contributes the Etuscans made
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They created beautiful art, Taught romans how to drain marshes by using sewer, Used precious metals
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What are the two legends regarding the founding of Rome
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Romulus started Rome because he won a battle with his brother Remus. They were twins and abandoned by thier mother and raised by a wolf. Aeneas, a hero from the Trojan war settled on the Italian Pennisula after the Trojan War was over.
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Who was the tribe that settled Rome?
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The Latins
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How many hills made up the Roman settlement? What was the name of the hill in the middle of Rome?
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There were 7 hills and the hill in the middle of Rome is Palatine Hill
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Name two rivers near Rome and two bodies of water that surround the Italian Pennisula
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The Rubicon and the Tiber River, The Mediterranean and the Adriatic Sea
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Name two mountain ranges
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Alps and the Apennies mountains
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Name two qualities early Roman Farmers possessed
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Loyalty, Discipline, hardworking and good at following directions
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What is a republic
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An indirect government where citizens elect officials tp represent their interests. Surpreme power is held by the people and their representitves
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List the reponsibilities of each portion of the republic
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Consuls -They carried on the daily business of the government- They were advised by the senate - They served for a one year term - They could veto to each others actions SENATE-Held the most power in the Republic - They controlled the Roman treasury and foreign policy - Servered on the senate for life - Proposed the laws in the Roman Republic CITIZENS ASSEMBLY AND TRIBUNES-Approved or disapproved laws proposed by the senate -Elected candidates for consul
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Who were the patricians? Who were the plebians?
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Patricians were wealthy landowners who held high governnment positions. Plebians were Commoners who were llowed to vote but not to hold government office
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What does "veto" translate to in Englsh
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I forbid
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Identify and discuss Julius Caesar(Military Leader)
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Military Leader: Rose to power in Ancient Rome through his military conquests. Conquered Gaul. Ruthless, Determined, driven. A very god strategist who was able to win battle even when outnumbered. Crossed Rubicon with his army and took control of Rome
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Identify and discuss Julius Caesar(Relationship with the plebians)
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Organized gladiator games for all to see, very good public speaker. gave gifts
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