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Roman Republic Review

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The legendary start of Rome began with a fatal conflict between these two brothers.Romulus and Remus
The foundation of Rome was established on this hill.Palatine Hill
The _______ River was the body of water that Rome prospered next toTiber River
Rome's government, being a ______, has greatly influenced our representative style of governmentRepublic
The three major bodies of government in Rome were what?Senate, Magistrates, and Assemblies
The purpose of Rome's government was to establish stability and control through...checks and balances
The two main social classes in Rome were the _____ and the ______.Patricians and Plebeians
The Punic Wars were between Rome and this North African powerhouseCarthage
How did Rome establish a naval advantage in the Punic Wars?Built ships modeled after a shipwrecked vessel
This intelligent general was fueled by his intense hatred for everything RomanHannibal
The string of defeats felt by Rome during the Punic Wars was due in part to the effective leadership of this person.Hannibal
Which was NOT a reason for Rome's societal and/or political shift?The invasion of Germanic tribes
A slave/gladiator named ______ led 70,000 slaves to rebel against the Roman government.Spartacus
______ was a member of Rome's government who paid dearly for pushing for land ownership for the common people.Tiberius Gracchus
______ was a member of Rome's government who paid dearly for pushing for the increase in plebeian government power.Gaius Gracchus
The ______ were responsible for maintaining moral behavior throughout Rome.Censors
The last of the Punic Wars ended with the battle at this location.Zama
A power of a consul was the ability to ______, or halt a proposed law from being instated.Veto
The new class of unemployed in Rome after the Punic Wars was the ______.Proletariat
In an assembly, _______ were elected to vote on laws and keep an eye on the consuls.Tribunes
What were the three cultures that contribute to Rome's development?Latins, Etruscans, and Greeks
What was NOT a geographical feature that influenced Rome's development?Aegean Sea


Social Studies Teacher, Department Chairperson
Wamogo Regional High School
Litchfield, CT

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