Chapter 10 Studying – Flashcards
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What mountain ranges are in Italy, and where are they located?
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Alps in the North, the Apennines along the length of the Italian Peninsula.
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Why could the Romans grow a wide variety of crops?
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Because they had a very mild climate.
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How did Romans take advantage of Italy's physical geography?
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The Romans used the hills for defense and captured the water that flowed down from the mountains.
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What was the Roman office of dictator?
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A ruler who had absolute power for only 6 months.
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How is a republic different from a monarchy?
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queen or king rules a monarchy and a republic is ruled by a set or elected officials.
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What were the first 50 years like for the Roman Republic?
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It faced many wars and won most of them. Many Romans lot their lives and property.
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How did the mountains affect life in Italy?
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The mountains made travel difficult and dictated where people could live.
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What brothers supposedly founded the city of Rome?
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Romulus and Remus founded the city of Rome. One brother killed the other.
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How were the patricians and the plebeians different?
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Patricians were nobles who could be elected to office.
